CVE-2026-71574: Joomla! Core - [20260803] - Inconsistent ACL checks for mutating webservice endpoints in Joomla 4.0.0-5.4.7, 6.0.0-6.1.2

Severity: medium (CVSS 6.5 v3.1)
Exploited in the wild: not listed in CISA KEV
EPSS: 0.3% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
Public exploit or detection template: none known
Published: 2026-08-18 · updated 2026-10-22
Weakness: CWE-284

Description

Joomla! Core - [20260803] - Inconsistent ACL checks for mutating webservice endpoints in Joomla 4.0.0-5.4.7, 6.0.0-6.1.2 - An improper access check allows unauthorized users to perform mutation actions in webservice endpoints, where the same mutation was restricted in the backend UI.

Affected products

Joomla!: from 4.0.0 before 5.4.8; from 6.0.0 before 6.1.3 — fixed in 5.4.8, 6.1.3

How to fix

Upgrade to a fixed version: Joomla! 5.4.8, 6.1.3. Check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

References

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