CVE-2026-62414 in Page Builder CK Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 07/20/2026
The Joomla extension Page Builder CK does not properly apply access control to frontend page list views.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 07/20/2026
The vulnerability in the Joomla extension Page Builder CK represents a critical access control flaw that allows unauthorized users to bypass authentication mechanisms and gain access to restricted content within the frontend page list views. This issue stems from inadequate validation of user permissions before rendering sensitive data, creating a pathway for attackers to exploit the system's authorization controls. The flaw exists at the application layer where proper access checks are not enforced during the display of page lists, enabling any authenticated or unauthenticated user to potentially view content that should be restricted to specific user roles or groups.
This vulnerability directly maps to CWE-285, which addresses improper authorization within software systems, and aligns with ATT&CK technique T1078.004 for valid accounts, as it allows exploitation of legitimate access privileges through flawed implementation. The technical implementation fails to verify whether the requesting user possesses adequate permissions to view the specific page listings, creating a scenario where sensitive content becomes accessible without proper authorization checks. Attackers can leverage this weakness to enumerate and access restricted pages that contain confidential information, unpublished content, or administrative resources typically hidden from regular users.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple information disclosure, as it enables potential attackers to gather intelligence about the website's structure, content hierarchy, and potentially identify other system components that may be vulnerable to additional attacks. Organizations using Page Builder CK may experience unauthorized access to unpublished pages, draft content, or configuration details that should remain hidden from public view. This exposure can lead to competitive disadvantage, compliance violations, and potential data breaches when attackers use the acquired information to plan more sophisticated attacks against other system components.
Mitigation strategies should focus on implementing robust access control checks within the Page Builder CK extension, ensuring that all frontend page list views properly validate user permissions before rendering content. Organizations must update to the latest version of the extension where the access control flaw has been addressed, as vendors typically release patches to resolve such authorization issues. Additionally, system administrators should review and enforce proper user role assignments, implement network-level access controls, and conduct regular security assessments to identify similar authorization flaws in other extensions or components. The remediation process should include comprehensive testing of access control mechanisms to ensure that all restricted content remains properly protected from unauthorized access attempts.