CVE-2026-35221
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SQL Injection in Joomla com_finder Search Query

Publication date: 2026-05-26

Last updated on: 2026-05-27

Assigner: Joomla! Project

Description
Improperly built filter clauses lead to a SQL injection vulnerability in the search query for com_finder.
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Published
2026-05-26
Last Modified
2026-05-27
Generated
2026-06-16
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2026-05-26
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-14
NVD
CVE-2026-35221
EUVD
EUVD-2026-31892
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Showing 2 associated CPEs
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joomla joomla! From 3.0.0 (inc) to 5.4.6 (exc)
joomla joomla! From 6.0.0 (inc) to 6.1.1 (exc)
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CWE-89 The product constructs all or part of an SQL command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended SQL command when it is sent to a downstream component. Without sufficient removal or quoting of SQL syntax in user-controllable inputs, the generated SQL query can cause those inputs to be interpreted as SQL instead of ordinary user data.
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Executive Summary

CVE-2026-35221 is an authenticated blind SQL injection vulnerability in the Joomla! CMS, specifically in the com_finder component's search query filter clauses.

This flaw allows attackers who have valid credentials to execute arbitrary SQL commands on the database by exploiting improperly built filter clauses in search queries.

Compliance Impact

CVE-2026-35221 is an authenticated blind SQL injection vulnerability in Joomla's com_finder component that allows attackers with valid credentials to execute arbitrary SQL commands, potentially leading to unauthorized data access or manipulation.

Such unauthorized access or manipulation of data can lead to violations of data protection regulations and standards like GDPR and HIPAA, which require strict controls over personal and sensitive data to prevent breaches.

Therefore, if exploited, this vulnerability could compromise compliance with these regulations by exposing or altering protected data without proper authorization.

Impact Analysis

An attacker exploiting this vulnerability can execute arbitrary SQL commands on the Joomla! database.

This can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data or manipulation of the database, potentially compromising the integrity and confidentiality of the system.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability is an authenticated blind SQL injection in the com_finder component of Joomla! CMS, which requires valid credentials to exploit. Detection typically involves testing the search query filter clauses for SQL injection vulnerabilities.

Since it is an authenticated vulnerability, detection commands would involve authenticated requests to the Joomla! search functionality, attempting to inject SQL payloads in the filter clauses and observing responses for anomalies.

Specific commands or scripts are not provided in the available resources.

Mitigation Strategies

The immediate mitigation step is to upgrade Joomla! CMS to the patched versions that fix this vulnerability.

  • Upgrade affected Joomla! versions 5.4.0 to 5.4.5 to version 5.4.6 or later.
  • Upgrade affected Joomla! versions 6.0.0 to 6.1.0 to version 6.1.1 or later.

Applying these updates will fix the authenticated blind SQL injection vulnerability in the com_finder component.

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