CVE-2021-26038
[20210704] - Core - Privilege escalation through com_installer
- State
- Published
- Severity
- Not scored
- Published
- Jul 7, 2021
- Updated
- Feb 25, 2026
- Reserved
- Jan 25, 2021
Description
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.
Scores
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Weaknesses
The record names no weakness.
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
Joomla! CMSJoomla! Project |
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References
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