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Vulnerabilities
CISA Adds Joomla JCE Flaw CVE-2026-48907 to KEV for Active PHP Code Execution
Source headline: CISA Warns of Actively Exploited Joomla JCE Flaw Allowing PHP Code Execution
Threat level
Critical
Signal strength
90/100
Source confidence
1 source
Published
1 day ago
Intelligence Summary
CISA has added CVE-2026-48907 to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. The issue affects the Widget Factory Joomla Content Editor (JCE) component. CISA says there is evidence the flaw is being actively exploited in the wild. The vulnerability is an access control weakness that can allow arbitrary PHP code execution. Organizations running the affected JCE setup should prioritize patching or mitigation and review for signs of compromise.
Recommended Action
Prioritize immediate review, validate exposure, and patch or mitigate affected systems.
Topics
Original reporting
The Hacker News
CISA Warns of Actively Exploited Joomla JCE Flaw Allowing PHP Code Execution
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