CVE-2026-92224
Received Received - Intake

XSS in Joomla Core Link Toolbar Layout

Publication date: 2026-09-29

Last updated on: 2026-09-29

Assigner: Joomla! Project

Description
Joomla! Core - [20260911] - Core - XSS in link toolbar layout in Joomla 4.0.0-5.4.8, 6.0.0-6.1.3 - The link toolbar layout did not properly escape inputs, leading to an XSS vector.

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Published
2026-09-29
Last Modified
2026-09-29
Generated
2026-09-29
AI Q&A
2026-09-29
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-92224
EUVD
EUVD-2026-89086

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Vendor Product Version / Range
joomla core From 4.0.0 (inc) to 6.1.4 (exc)

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CWE ID Description
CWE-79 The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users.

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Executive Summary

This is a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Joomla! Core versions 4.0.0 to 5.4.8 and 6.0.0 to 6.1.3. The link toolbar layout fails to properly escape user inputs, allowing malicious scripts to be injected and executed in a victim's browser.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability involves an XSS issue in Joomla's link toolbar layout. To detect it, check Joomla versions 4.0.0-5.4.8 and 6.0.0-6.1.3 for affected components. Inspect templates using the link toolbar layout for unescaped inputs. No specific commands are provided in the context.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to steal sensitive data like session cookies, perform actions on your behalf, or deface websites. Users with high privileges are more at risk as the impact is higher.

Compliance Impact

This XSS vulnerability could lead to unauthorized data access or modification, violating GDPR's integrity and confidentiality principles. For HIPAA, it may risk protected health information exposure, potentially breaching compliance.

Mitigation Strategies

Update Joomla to the latest patched version immediately. Remove or disable the link toolbar layout in affected templates if possible. Monitor for unusual activity or unauthorized access. Apply input validation and output escaping in custom templates.

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