What the vulnerability does
01Description
The Joomla extension JoomCCK exposes a front-end controller task, that builds two SQL statements by directly concatenating a user-supplied request parameter into the query string without escaping or parameterisation.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
JoomCCK extension for Joomla contains a SQL injection vulnerability that allows attackers to execute arbitrary SQL queries against the site database. The vulnerability exists in versions 1.0-6.4.0 and earlier. Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to read, modify, or delete database contents, potentially compromising user data and site integrity.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Execute arbitrary SQL commands against the Joomla database to read, modify, or delete data.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Database contents (user credentials, posts, settings) could be exposed, modified, or deleted without authorization.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Network access to the vulnerable Joomla site; specific attack vector details are unavailable.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
June 28, 2026
CVE published
June 29, 2026
Record updated