Joomla! Core 4.0.0-5.4.7/6.0.0-6.1.2: Improper ACL on Category Webservice
CVE-2026-72532 Published on August 18, 2026
Joomla! Core - [20260805] - Improper ACL checks for category webservice endpoints in Joomla 4.0.0-5.4.7, 6.0.0-6.1.2
Joomla! Core - [20260806] - Improper ACL checks for category webservice endpoints in Joomla 4.0.0-5.4.7, 6.0.0-6.1.2 - An improper access check allows unauthorized users to create categories via webservices endpoints.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2026-72532 is exploitable with network access, and requires user privileges. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to have no impact on confidentiality and integrity and availability.
Weakness Type
What is an Authorization Vulnerability?
The software does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor.
CVE-2026-72532 has been classified to as an Authorization vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2026-72532
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Affected Versions
Joomla! Project Joomla! CMS:- Version 4.0.0-5.4.6 is affected.
- Version 6.0.0-6.1.2 is affected.