CVE-2026-49048 joomcoder.com CVE debrief

Who should care

Administrators and users of Joomla installations with the JoomCCK extension should be aware of this vulnerability. Web application security teams and developers using JoomCCK should assess their exposure and take necessary actions. This vulnerability may impact sites relying on JoomCCK for content management.

Technical summary

The JoomCCK extension for Joomla exposes a front-end controller task that is vulnerable to SQL injection. Specifically, the task constructs two SQL statements by directly incorporating a user-supplied request parameter into the query string without proper sanitization or parameterization. This allows an attacker to inject malicious SQL code, potentially leading to unauthorized data access, modification, or deletion. The vulnerability is characterized by CWE-89, 'SQL Injection'.

Defensive priority

High priority should be given to patching or mitigating this vulnerability, as SQL injection attacks can be severe and easily executed. Administrators should verify their JoomCCK versions and apply patches or workarounds as soon as available.

Recommended defensive actions

• Review and patch JoomCCK installations
• Implement input validation and sanitization for user-supplied parameters
• Monitor for suspicious SQL queries
• Consider using a web application firewall (WAF) to detect and prevent SQL injection attempts
• Inventory Joomla installations with JoomCCK for vulnerability assessment

Evidence notes

The CVE record and NVD detail provide limited information about the vulnerability. The source item URL from NVD provides additional context. However, details about affected versions, patch availability, and exploitation are not provided. Further investigation and monitoring are necessary.

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