Improper Access Control in Joomla Workflow

Executive Summary

CVE-2026-48955 is a security vulnerability in the Joomla! CMS affecting versions 6.0.0 through 6.1.1. It involves an improper access check in the com_workflow component, which allows unauthorized users to access sensitive workflow stage and transition information.

This means that users who should not have permission can view details about the workflow processes that are normally restricted.

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Impact Analysis

The vulnerability can lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive workflow information within the Joomla! CMS. This could potentially allow attackers or unauthorized users to gain insights into internal processes, which might be leveraged for further attacks or exploitation.

However, the probability of exploitation is considered low and the severity moderate.

Users are advised to upgrade to Joomla! CMS version 6.1.2 or later to mitigate this risk.

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Detection Guidance

This vulnerability involves incorrect access control in the com_workflow component of Joomla! CMS versions 6.0.0 through 6.1.1, allowing unauthorized access to workflow stage and transition information.

There is no specific information provided about detection methods or commands to identify this vulnerability on a network or system.

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Mitigation Strategies

To mitigate this vulnerability, users should upgrade their Joomla! CMS installation to version 6.1.2 or later, where the issue has been fixed.

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Compliance Impact

The provided information does not specify how this vulnerability impacts compliance with common standards and regulations such as GDPR or HIPAA.

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