CVE-2026-48896 HIGH

CVE-2026-48896: Joomla! Core - [20260511] - MFA Authentication Bypass

Vendor Joomla! Project
Product Joomla! CMS
Weakness CWE-287 · Improper authentication
Published May 26, 2026
Last update May 27, 2026
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CVSS base score

8.2/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required None
User interaction None
Confidentiality —
Integrity —

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Insufficient state checks lead to a vector that allows to bypass 2FA checks.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Joomla! CMS versions 4.0.0 through 5.4.5 contain an authentication bypass vulnerability. An attacker can bypass authentication mechanisms without valid credentials due to improper authentication validation. This allows unauthorized access to restricted functionality or data. Sites should update to a version newer than 5.4.5 as soon as possible.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Bypass authentication and gain unauthorized access to restricted Joomla! functionality without valid credentials.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Attackers can access admin features, user data, or other protected areas without logging in, potentially compromising site integrity and confidentiality.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Network access to the Joomla! site; no authentication or user interaction required.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

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

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