VULNERABILITY INTELLIGENCE
CVE-2021-26038
CVSS score7.5 HIGH
EPSS probability1.00%
CISA KEVNot currently listed
Published2021-07-07
Last modified2026-06-17
CVSS vectorCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
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.
Weakness classification
- nvd@nist.gov: CWE-754
Primary references
- security@joomla.org — Vendor Advisory
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 — Vendor Advisory