JCE Editor Ext. 2.9.99.4: Unauth. Profile Creation PHP Upload (CVE-2026-48907)
CVE-2026-48907 Published on June 5, 2026

Joomla Extension - joomlacontenteditor.net - Remote Code Execution in JCE extension for Joomla < 2.9.99.5
A vulnerability in the JCE editor extension for Joomla allows the creation of new editor profiles for unauthenticated users, ultimately resulting in PHP code upload and execution.

NVD

Known Exploited Vulnerability

This Widget Factory Joomla Content Editor Improper Access Control Vulnerability is part of CISA's list of Known Exploited Vulnerabilities. Widget Factory Joomla Content Editor contains an improper access control vulnerability which could allow for upload and execution of PHP code via the creation of new editor profiles for unauthenticated users. .

The following remediation steps are recommended / required by June 19, 2026: Apply mitigations in accordance with vendor instructions, ensuring compliance with CISA’s BOD 26-04 Prioritizing Security Updates Based on Risk (see URL in Notes) guidance and CISA’s “Forensics Triage Requirements” (see URL in Notes). Follow applicab

Vulnerability Analysis

CVE-2026-48907 can be exploited with network access, and does not require authorization privileges or user interaction. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. This vulnerability is known to be actively exploited by threat actors in an automatable fashion. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to have no impact on confidentiality and integrity and availability.

Attack Vector:
NETWORK
Attack Complexity:
LOW
Privileges Required:
NONE
User Interaction:
NONE

Weakness Type

What is an Authorization Vulnerability?

The software does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor.

CVE-2026-48907 has been classified to as an Authorization vulnerability or weakness.


Affected Versions

joomlacontenteditor.net Joomla Content Editor (JCE) extension for Joomla Version 1.0.0-2.9.99.4 is affected by CVE-2026-48907

Exploit Probability

EPSS
83.01%
Percentile
99.64%

EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) scores estimate the probability that a vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. The percentile shows you how this score compares to all other vulnerabilities.