CVE-2026-64876
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Database Update Privilege Escalation in Joomla

Publication date: 2026-07-23

Last updated on: 2026-07-23

Assigner: Joomla! Project

Description
Database-update requests lacked consistent token and Super User checks, this could cause unauthorized updates.

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Published
2026-07-23
Last Modified
2026-07-23
Generated
2026-07-23
AI Q&A
2026-07-23
EPSS Evaluated
N/A
NVD
CVE-2026-64876
EUVD
EUVD-2026-47910

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Currently, no data is known.

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CWE ID Description
CWE-284 The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor.
CWE-352 The web application does not, or cannot, sufficiently verify whether a request was intentionally provided by the user who sent the request, which could have originated from an unauthorized actor.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability involves database-update requests that did not consistently verify tokens or Super User privileges. This oversight could allow unauthorized users to perform updates to the database without proper authorization.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to modify database entries without permission, potentially altering critical data, compromising system integrity, or gaining unauthorized access to sensitive information.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized data modifications, violating integrity and access control requirements in GDPR and HIPAA. Non-compliance may result in legal penalties, data breach notifications, and reputational damage.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the latest Joomla security patches immediately. Review database update logs for unauthorized changes. Restrict database write permissions to trusted users only.

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