CVE-2026-48956
Joomla! Core - [20260710] - Incorrect Access Control in com_modules
Description
An improper access check allows users to display a list of modules in the frontend.
INFO
Published Date :
July 7, 2026, 7:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
July 7, 2026, 7:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-48956
vulnerability.
Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the
products
that
are
affected, the information is not represented in the table below.
No affected product recoded yet
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | |||||
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | 6ff30186-7fb7-4ad9-be33-533e7b05e586 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Implement strict access checks for module list display.
- Verify user roles and permissions before showing modules.
- Restrict access to the module listing feature.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-48956.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://developer.joomla.org/security-centre/1064-20260710-core-incorrect-access-control-in-com-modules.html |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-48956 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-48956
weaknesses.
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CVE-2026-48956 vulnerability over time.
Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jul. 07, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'Joomla! Project', 'product': 'Joomla! CMS', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '4.0.0-5.4.6'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '6.0.0-6.1.1'}], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}] Added Description An improper access check allows users to display a list of modules in the frontend. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CWE CWE-284 Added Reference https://developer.joomla.org/security-centre/1064-20260710-core-incorrect-access-control-in-com-modules.html -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Jul. 07, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-48956', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'partial'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-07-07T18:38:53.208864Z'}