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

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
6.85%
Percentile
93.21%

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.