VDB-391810 · CVE-2026-73337 · WID-SEC-2026-2926

Joomla Extension up to 4.0.0/5.4.6/6.0.0/6.1.2 state issue

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7.3	$0-$5k	2.59

Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Joomla Extension up to 4.0.0/5.4.6/6.0.0/6.1.2. It has been declared as critical. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality. Executing a manipulation can lead to state issue. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2026-73337. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Joomla Extension up to 4.0.0/5.4.6/6.0.0/6.1.2 and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects some unknown processing. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a state issue vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-371. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Joomla! Core - [20260807] - MFA Authentication Bypass in Joomla 4.0.0-5.4.7 and 6.0.0-6.1.2 - Insufficient state checks lead to a vector that allows to bypass 2FA checks.

This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-73337 since 08/12/2026. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 08/19/2026).

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2026-2926). If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

Affected

Open Source Joomla

Productinfo

Type

Content Management System

Name

Joomla Extension

Version

License

open-source

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

CVSSv4info

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VulDB Reliability: 🔍

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.3

VulDB Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Temp Score: 7.3
VulDB Vector: 🔒
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

CVSSv2info

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Exploitinginfo

Class: State issue
CWE: CWE-371
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔒

Timelineinfo

08/12/2026 CVE reserved
08/18/2026 +6 days Advisory disclosed
08/18/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
08/19/2026 +1 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-73337 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-73337
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-391810
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2026-2926 - Joomla: Mehrere Schwachstellen

Entryinfo

Created: 08/18/2026 18:26
Updated: 08/19/2026 17:58
Changes: 08/18/2026 18:26 (62), 08/19/2026 17:58 (7)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216::103

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