CVE-2026-48907
Description
JCE Editor extension for Joomla allows unauthenticated users to create editor profiles, leading to PHP code upload and execution.
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JCE Editor extension for Joomla allows unauthenticated users to create editor profiles, leading to PHP code upload and execution.
Vulnerability
A vulnerability exists in the JCE editor extension for Joomla, allowing unauthenticated users to create new editor profiles. This functionality is intended for administrators but is accessible to users without proper authentication.
Exploitation
An unauthenticated attacker can exploit this vulnerability by creating a new editor profile. This action ultimately leads to the ability to upload and execute arbitrary PHP code on the server.
Impact
Successful exploitation allows an attacker to upload and execute arbitrary PHP code, which can lead to a full compromise of the Joomla installation and potentially the underlying server.
Mitigation
Information regarding a fixed version or specific mitigation steps is not yet disclosed in the available references. Users are advised to monitor the JCE Editor website [1] for future updates and advisories.
AI Insight generated on Jun 5, 2026. Synthesized from this CVE's description and the cited reference URLs; citations are validated against the source bundle.
Affected products
2Patches
0No patches discovered yet.
Vulnerability mechanics
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References
1News mentions
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