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CVE-2026-61425 balbooa.com CVE debrief

The Joomla extension Gridbox, version prior to 1.6.0, is vulnerable to an authentication bypass. This vulnerability could potentially lead to full admin access. The CVE was published on 2026-07-20T19:17:28.150Z and last modified on 2026-10-24T20:10:00.137Z. Further investigation is needed to determine the scope of affected systems and potential impact. Defenders should verify Gridbox versions and apply patches or workarounds to prevent potential admin access. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 9.4 and is considered critical.

Vendor
balbooa.com
Product
Gridbox extension for Joomla
CVSS
CRITICAL 9.4
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-07-20
Original CVE updated
2026-10-24
Advisory published
2026-07-20
Advisory updated
2026-10-24

Who should care

Defenders responsible for Joomla installations with the Gridbox extension should assess exposure and prioritize patching or workarounds. They should verify Gridbox versions and apply patches or workarounds to prevent potential admin access. This vulnerability has a CVSS score of 9.4 and is considered critical.

Why it matters

Defenders should prioritize verifying Gridbox versions and applying patches or workarounds to prevent potential admin access. This vulnerability has a CVSS score of 9.4 and is considered critical. Further investigation is needed to determine the scope of affected systems and potential impact.

  • Potential full admin access to Joomla installations with Gridbox
  • Possible unauthorized access to sensitive data or functionality
  • Need for verification of Gridbox versions and patching or workarounds
  • Potential for exploitation attempts and monitoring requirements

Technical summary

The Joomla extension Gridbox, version prior to 1.6.0, is vulnerable to an authentication bypass. This vulnerability could potentially lead to full admin access. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 9.4 and is considered critical. The CVE record and NVD entry provide limited information about the vulnerability. Further investigation is needed to determine the scope of affected systems and potential impact.

Defensive priority

Defenders should prioritize verifying Gridbox versions and applying patches or workarounds to prevent potential admin access.

Recommended defensive actions

  • Verify Gridbox versions and apply patches or workarounds
  • Monitor for potential admin access attempts
  • Review system logs for suspicious activity

Evidence notes

The CVE record and NVD entry provide limited information about the vulnerability. Further investigation is needed to determine the scope of affected systems and potential impact.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-61425 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-61425

    CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.

  • CVE-2026-61425 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-61425

    NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.

Supplemental references

Methodology and review provenance

AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.