CVE-2026-48902 — CRITICAL (9.8)

Q: What is CVE-2026-48902?

CVE-2026-48902 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). The password and username reset features created plain http links for https connections if the "Force SSL" flag wasn't explicitly set.

Q: How severe is CVE-2026-48902?

CVE-2026-48902 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Q: Is there a patch for CVE-2026-48902?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Joomla Joomla\!.

Vulnerability Description

The password and username reset features created plain http links for https connections if the "Force SSL" flag wasn't explicitly set.

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Joomla	Joomla\!	>= 3.0.0, < 5.4.6

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-319

References

https://developer.joomla.org/security-centre/1050-20260518-core-transport-encrypVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-48902?

CVE-2026-48902 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). The password and username reset features created plain http links for https connections if the "Force SSL" flag wasn't explicitly set.

How severe is CVE-2026-48902?

CVE-2026-48902 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-48902?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Joomla Joomla\!.