CVE-2026-49049

7.5 HIGH 1.0% exploit odds No fix listed Auth & access Web app

What it is

The Helix3 plugin for Joomla exposes an ajax handler task, that allows unauthenticated attackers to delete arbitrary files, write arbitrary JSON files and update template parameters.

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: No patch or advisory is linked yet. Look at mitigations or restrict exposure.

Timeline

2026-06-29 15:16 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2026-10-25 21:10 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Details

Published: 2026-06-29 15:16 UTC
Last modified: 2026-10-25 21:10 UTC
Exploit probability: 1.0% · EPSS, next 30 days
Weakness: CWE-284 · Improper access control
Record status: Analyzed

Affected

Ollyo helix3 ≤ 3.1.1

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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References

https://www.joomshaper.com/

NVD record · CVE.org record