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CVE-2026-72532

[20260805] - Core - Improper ACL checks for category webservice endpoints

Published Aug 17, 2026 · Joomla Joomla

Project: Joomla! SubProject: CMS Impact: Moderate 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-2026-72532 Description An improper access check allows unauthorized users to create categories for inaccessible components. 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: Amin İsayev, Geo (GitHub.com/geo-chen)

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  1. Aug 17, 2026 · Joomla Security

    Detected

    Project: Joomla! SubProject: CMS Impact: Moderate 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-2026-72532 Description An improper access check allows unauthorized users to create categories for inaccessible components. Affected Installs Joomla! CMS versions 4.0.0-5.4.7,

Sources

  • CVE.orgVulnerability recordCVE-2026-72532

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  • Joomla SecurityVendor advisoryCVE-2026-72532

    Project: Joomla! SubProject: CMS Impact: Moderate 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-2026-72532 Description An improper access check allows

    developer.joomla.org