CVE-2026-35221 MEDIUM

CVE-2026-35221: Joomla! Core - [20260506] - Authenticated blind SQLi in com_finder

Vendor Joomla! Project
Product Joomla! CMS
Weakness CWE-89 · SQLi
Published May 26, 2026
Last update May 27, 2026
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CVSS base score

6.9/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required High
User interaction None
Confidentiality —
Integrity —

CVSS vector

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Improperly built filter clauses lead to a SQL injection vulnerability in the search query for com_finder.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Joomla! CMS versions 6.0.0 through 6.1.0 contain a SQL injection vulnerability in a core component. An attacker with high-level administrative privileges can inject malicious SQL commands through an unspecified input field. This allows reading or modifying database contents without additional user interaction. Sites running affected versions should update immediately.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Read or modify database contents by injecting SQL commands through an administrative interface.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

An admin account compromise could expose or alter sensitive site data, user records, and configuration.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have high-level administrative access to the Joomla site.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

May 26, 2026 CVE published
May 27, 2026 Record updated

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