CVE-2026-102782 ordasoft.com CVE debrief

Who should care

Joomla site administrators, security teams, and developers using the OrdaSoft Simple Membership extension should assess exposure and apply patches or updates to prevent potential SQL injection attacks.

Why it matters

CVE-2026-102782 is a critical unauthenticated SQL injection vulnerability in the OrdaSoft Simple Membership extension for Joomla. It allows attackers to inject malicious SQL code without authentication, potentially leading to data breaches, unauthorized database access, and disruption of site functionality. Joomla site administrators and security teams should assess exposure and apply patches or updates to prevent potential attacks.

• Potential for unauthorized database access and modification
• Risk of data breaches and unauthorized data extraction
• Possible disruption of Joomla site functionality and availability
• Need for verification of current version and application of patches

Technical summary

The vulnerability exists in the OrdaSoft Simple Membership extension for Joomla, specifically in the site/simplemembership.php file. The task=checkLoginPass parameter is processed without authentication or access control, allowing for unauthenticated SQL injection. Joomla's generic input filter strips HTML/script tags but does not sanitize quotes or SQL syntax, leading to direct concatenation into a query string without escaping or parameterization.

Defensive priority

High priority for Joomla site administrators and security teams to assess exposure and apply patches

Recommended defensive actions

• Assess exposure by checking if the OrdaSoft Simple Membership extension version is less than 7.4.0
• Apply patches or updates to the OrdaSoft Simple Membership extension to version 7.4.0 or higher
• Implement additional monitoring and logging to detect potential SQL injection attempts
• Review Joomla site configurations and ensure proper security measures are in place
• Verify that current backups are available and can be restored if needed
• Conduct a thorough review of database integrity after applying patches
• Schedule regular security audits to identify potential vulnerabilities in other extensions

Evidence notes

The CVE record and source item provide details on the vulnerability, including its existence in versions prior to 7.4.0 of the OrdaSoft Simple Membership extension. However, specific details about exploitation or affected sites are not provided.

Sources and 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.