CVE-2026-72531
Joomla! Core - [20260804] - Improper ACL checks for custom fields webservice endpoints in Joomla 4.0.0-5.4.7, 6.0.0-6.1.2
Description
Joomla! Core - [20260804] - Improper ACL checks for custom fields webservice endpoints in Joomla 4.0.0-5.4.7, 6.0.0-6.1.2 - An improper access check allows unauthorized users to create fields for inaccessible components.
INFO
Published Date :
Aug. 18, 2026, 5:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
Aug. 18, 2026, 5:17 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | 6ff30186-7fb7-4ad9-be33-533e7b05e586 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update Joomla to a version that includes security fixes.
- Verify access controls for custom fields.
- Restrict access to sensitive components.
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-2026-72531.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://developer.joomla.org/security-centre/20260804-core-improper-acl-checks-for-custom-fields-webservice-endpoints.html | |
| https://www.joomla.org/ |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Aug. 18, 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': '6.0.0-6.1.2'}], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}] Added Description Joomla! Core - [20260804] - Improper ACL checks for custom fields webservice endpoints in Joomla 4.0.0-5.4.7, 6.0.0-6.1.2 - An improper access check allows unauthorized users to create fields for inaccessible components. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/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/20260804-core-improper-acl-checks-for-custom-fields-webservice-endpoints.html Added Reference https://www.joomla.org/