# CVE-2026-103419: JoomShaper Helix Ultimate stored cross-site scripting in Media Picker

Source: https://junglewise.ai/threats/cve-2026-103419-joomla-extension-joomshaper-com-stored-cross-site-scripting-xss  
Publisher: Junglewise Threat Intelligence, https://junglewise.ai/threats  
Published: 2026-11-02. Updated: 2026-11-02  
License: CC BY 4.0 with a link back

CVE-2026-103419 · Severity: info · Published 2026-11-02

Helix Ultimate is a Joomla template that includes a media management tool for uploading and organizing website files. A stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Media Picker component allows attackers to inject malicious code that persists in the system, potentially compromising site administrators or other users who interact with the affected feature. This could lead to account takeover or unauthorized modifications to the website.

Technologies: [JoomShaper Helix Ultimate](https://junglewise.ai/threats/technologies/helix-ultimate). Vendors: [JoomShaper](https://junglewise.ai/threats/vendors/joomshaper).

## Quick answers

**Is CVE-2026-103419 exploited in the wild?** No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-103419 being exploited in the wild.

**How severe is CVE-2026-103419?** Informational severity, published 2 November 2026.

**Which products and versions are affected?** JoomShaper Helix Ultimate before 2.2.11.

**Is there a fix for CVE-2026-103419?** Yes: fixed in 2.2.11. Junglewise finds every place you run it, drafts the upgrade and applies it once you approve.

**How is CVE-2026-103419 attacked?** It is attacked over the network.

**Am I affected by CVE-2026-103419?** Check whether you run JoomShaper Helix Ultimate at an affected version. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

## How to fix

- Fixed in 2.2.11

## Technical details

A stored XSS vulnerability exists in the Media Picker component of Helix Ultimate, allowing authenticated attackers to inject persistent malicious scripts through media file uploads or metadata. The vulnerability is present in versions before 2.2.11 and can be exploited by site administrators or users with media upload permissions to compromise other users accessing the media management interface. The fix is available in version 2.2.11 and later.

## Affected products

- JoomShaper Helix Ultimate before 2.2.11

## References

- [https://www.joomshaper.com/joomla-templates/helixultimate](https://www.joomshaper.com/joomla-templates/helixultimate)

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