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MEDIUM · 5.4

CVE-2026-72532

Joomla! Core - [20260806] - Improper ACL checks for category webservice endpoints in Joomla 4.0.0-5.4.7, 6.0.0-6.1.2 - An improper access check allows unauthorized users to create categories via webse...

Vulnerability Description

Joomla! Core - [20260806] - Improper ACL checks for category webservice endpoints in Joomla 4.0.0-5.4.7, 6.0.0-6.1.2 - An improper access check allows unauthorized users to create categories via webservices endpoints.

CVSS Score

5.4

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
LOW
Integrity
LOW
Availability
NONE

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
JoomlaJoomla\!>= 4.0.0, < 5.4.8

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-284

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-72532?

CVE-2026-72532 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.4 (MEDIUM). Joomla! Core - [20260806] - Improper ACL checks for category webservice endpoints in Joomla 4.0.0-5.4.7, 6.0.0-6.1.2 - An improper access check allows unauthorized users to create categories via webse...

How severe is CVE-2026-72532?

CVE-2026-72532 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-72532?

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