CVE-2026-92225: Joomla Core XSS in module list

CVE-2026-92225 · Severity: info · Published 2026-09-29

Joomla is a popular open-source content management system used to build websites and online applications. The module list feature failed to properly escape user-supplied input, allowing attackers to inject malicious scripts that execute in administrators' browsers. An attacker with access to the module management interface could steal session tokens, modify site configuration, or compromise administrator accounts.

Technologies: Joomla! Joomla\!. Vendors: Joomla!.

Quick answers

Is CVE-2026-92225 exploited in the wild?
No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-92225 being exploited in the wild.
How severe is CVE-2026-92225?
Informational severity, published 29 September 2026.
Which products and versions are affected?
Joomla! Joomla\! 4.0.0-5.4.8, 6.0.0-6.1.3.
Is there a fix for CVE-2026-92225?
A patch was published on 2026-09-25. Junglewise finds every place you run it, drafts the upgrade and applies it once you approve.
How is CVE-2026-92225 attacked?
It is attacked over the network, in a web application.
Am I affected by CVE-2026-92225?
Check whether you run Joomla! Joomla\! 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

The vulnerability is a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) flaw in the module list layout component that fails to escape user-controlled values before rendering them in the administrative interface. The attack requires authenticated access to the module management functionality. A fix is available in versions 5.4.9 and 6.1.4.

Affected products

  • Joomla Joomla 4.0.0-5.4.8, 6.0.0-6.1.3

Timeline

  • 2026-09-29: disclosed
  • 2026-09-25: patched

References

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