CVE-2026-92222: Joomla CMS server-side request forgery in core extensions

CVE-2026-92222 · Severity: info · Published 2026-09-29

Joomla is a widely-used content management system that powers millions of websites. This vulnerability allows attackers to improperly validate URLs in server-side requests, enabling them to bypass security controls and access internal resources or perform requests on behalf of the server. An attacker could potentially access internal services, exfiltrate sensitive data, or launch attacks against systems behind the firewall.

Technologies: Joomla! CMS. Vendors: Joomla!.

Quick answers

Is CVE-2026-92222 exploited in the wild?
No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-92222 being exploited in the wild.
How severe is CVE-2026-92222?
Informational severity, published 29 September 2026.
Which products and versions are affected?
Joomla! CMS 4.0.0-5.4.8, 6.0.0-6.1.3.
Is there a fix for CVE-2026-92222?
A patch was published on 2026-09-25: Versions 5.4.9 and 6.1.4 released Junglewise finds every place you run it, drafts the upgrade and applies it once you approve.
How is CVE-2026-92222 attacked?
It is attacked over the network, in a web application.
Am I affected by CVE-2026-92222?
Check whether you run Joomla! CMS 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.

Technical details

Server-side request forgery (SSRF) in Joomla's core extensions stems from improper URL validation when constructing server-side requests. The vulnerability affects versions 4.0.0–5.4.8 and 6.0.0–6.1.3, with exploitation requiring network access to the Joomla installation. An attacker can craft malicious URLs that bypass validation to access internal resources or perform unintended requests from the server's perspective.

Affected products

  • Joomla CMS 4.0.0-5.4.8, 6.0.0-6.1.3

Timeline

  • 2026-09-29: disclosed
  • 2026-09-25: patched: Versions 5.4.9 and 6.1.4 released

References

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