CVE-2026-35221
CVE-2026-35221 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Joomla Joomla! with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-89.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- CVSS v4: 6.9
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (23rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-31892
- Weakness: CWE-89
- Affected product: Joomla Joomla!
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Improperly built filter clauses lead to a SQL injection vulnerability in the search query for com_finder.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-35221?
- Improperly built filter clauses lead to a SQL injection vulnerability in the search query for com_finder.
- How severe is CVE-2026-35221?
- CVE-2026-35221 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2026-35221 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (23rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2026-35221?
- CVE-2026-35221 affects Joomla Joomla!. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2026-35221?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- Does CVE-2026-35221 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2026-35221 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-31892.
- When was CVE-2026-35221 published?
- CVE-2026-35221 was published on 2026-05-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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