CVE-2026-73372
An attacker can exploit multiple vulnerabilities in Joomla to execute arbitrary code, disclose information, manipulate files, conduct a cross-site scripting attack, and bypass security measures.
CSIRTS triage
- What
- Multiple vulnerabilities in Joomla enable remote code execution, information disclosure, cross-site scripting, file manipulation, and security bypass.
- Who is affected
- Joomla deployments running affected versions.
- Urgency
- High priority; multiple attack vectors for code execution and data compromise.
- Action
- Apply Joomla security patches addressing the listed CVEs immediately.
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Exploitation outlook
- Low exploitation risk0.29% 30-day exploitation probability — currently an unlikely target, but scores change as exploit code circulates. Riskier than 22% of all EPSS-scored CVEs.
Advisory coverage (3)
- high[NEW] [high] Joomla: Multiple vulnerabilitiescert-bund · 2026-08-19
- unknownMultiple vulnerabilities in Joomla! (August 19, 2026)cert-fr-avis · 2026-08-19
- unknownCVE-2026-73372: Joomla! Core - [20260809] - Improper ACL checks when injection schema.org contact data in Joom…nvd · 2026-08-18
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