CVE-2026-71574
[20260803] - Core - Inconsistent ACL checks for mutating webservice endpoints
Published Aug 17, 2026 · Joomla Joomla · evidence confidence high
Project: Joomla! SubProject: CMS Impact: High Severity: Moderate Probability: Low Versions: 4.0.0-5.4.7, 6.0.0-6.1.2 Exploit type: Incorrect Access Control Reported Date: 2026-07-15 Fixed Date: 2026-08-18 CVE Number: CVE-2026-71574 Description 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 Installs Joomla! CMS versions 4.0.0-5.4.7, 6.0.0-6.1.2 Solution Upgrade to version 5.4.8, 6.1.3 Contact The JSST at the Joomla! Security Centre . Reported By: Paul, Sorrachat, tms, Morr
Grounded briefings
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Executive
CVE-2026-71574 is a unknown public vulnerability record for Joomla Joomla. It is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited catalog. Check the linked vendor or CERT advisories for patch status. This summary is a catalog interpretation of the ingested metadata and cites the original advisories below.
System administrator
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Security analyst
Signals on file: no CVSS/EPSS yet. It is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited catalog. Sources contributing to this record: cve_org, joomla. Public exploit references, when present, are outbound links only and are not proof of active exploitation. This is a catalog interpretation of stored metadata.
Exploitation and remediation
Exploitation evidence
Not listed as known exploited in CISA KEV. Not in CISA KEV or VulnCheck KEV.
Patch and remediation
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Safe detection guidance
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Code
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Timeline
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Aug 17, 2026 · Joomla Security
Detected
Project: Joomla! SubProject: CMS Impact: High Severity: Moderate Probability: Low Versions: 4.0.0-5.4.7, 6.0.0-6.1.2 Exploit type: Incorrect Access Control Reported Date: 2026-07-15 Fixed Date: 2026-08-18 CVE Number: CVE-2026-71574 Description An improper access check allows unauthorized users to perform mutation actions in webservice endpoints, where the same mutation was restricted in the backen
Sources
- CVE.orgVulnerability recordCVE-2026-71574
Official CVE identifier
cve.org - Joomla SecurityVendor advisoryCVE-2026-71574
Project: Joomla! SubProject: CMS Impact: High Severity: Moderate Probability: Low Versions: 4.0.0-5.4.7, 6.0.0-6.1.2 Exploit type: Incorrect Access Control Reported Date: 2026-07-15 Fixed Date: 2026-08-18 CVE Number: CVE-2026-71574 Description An improper access check allows unau
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