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Unrated severityNVD Advisory· Published Jul 7, 2021· Updated Feb 25, 2026

[20210704] - Core - Privilege escalation through com_installer

CVE-2021-26038

Description

An issue was discovered in Joomla! 2.5.0 through 3.9.27. Install action in com_installer lack the required hardcoded ACL checks for superusers. A default system is not affected cause the default ACL for com_installer is limited to super users already.

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Affected products

3
  • Joomla/Joomla!llm-fuzzy2 versions
    2.5.0 - 3.9.27+ 1 more
    • (no CPE)range: 2.5.0 - 3.9.27
    • (no CPE)range: 2.5.0-3.9.27
  • osv-coords
    pkg:bitnami/joomla
    Range: >= 2.5.0, <= 3.9.27

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