CVE-2021-26038

7.5 HIGH 1.0% exploit odds Fix listed

What it is

An issue was discovered in Joomla! 2.5.0 through 3.9.27. Install action in com_installer lack the required hardcoded ACL checks for superusers. A default system is not affected cause the default ACL for com_installer is limited to super users already.

At a glance

Exploitability: Can be exploited over the network without logging in. High risk of data tampering.
Exploit odds: 1.0% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Fix: A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

2021-07-07 11:15 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2026-06-17 03:42 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
Exploit odds: 1.0% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Severity: 7.5 HIGH (CVSS).
Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published: 2021-07-07 11:15 UTC
Last modified: 2026-06-17 03:42 UTC
Exploit probability: 1.0% · EPSS, next 30 days
Weakness: CWE-754
Record status: Modified

Affected

Joomla joomla\! ≤ 3.9.27

Attack profile CVSS 3.1 · 7.5

Attack vector: Network
Complexity: Low
Privileges needed: None
User interaction: None
Scope: Unchanged
Confidentiality: None
Integrity: High
Availability: None

Raw vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

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Fix and advisories

References

NVD record · CVE.org record