CVE-2026-48898 HIGH

CVE-2026-48898: Joomla! Core - [20260513] - Privilege escalation through com_users batch task

Vendor Joomla! Project
Product Joomla! CMS
Weakness CWE-284
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

Description

An improper access check allows privilege escalation through the com_users batch task.

Key dates

Disclosure timeline

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