How severe is CVE-2026-48941?

CVE-2026-48941 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2026-48941 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (5th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-48941?

CVE-2026-48941 affects Joomlaworks K2. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-48941?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2026-48941 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-48941 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-39443.

When was CVE-2026-48941 published?

CVE-2026-48941 was published on 2026-06-25 and last updated on 2026-06-28.

CVE-2026-48941

CVE-2026-48941 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Joomlaworks K2 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-862.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (5th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-39443
Weakness: CWE-862
Affected product: Joomlaworks K2
Published: 2026-06-25
Last modified: 2026-06-28

Description

The K2 frontend `item.checkin` task accepts an unauthenticated `sigProFolder` query parameter and uses it directly to address a `JFolder::delete()` call under `/media/k2/galleries/`

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-48941?: The K2 frontend `item.checkin` task accepts an unauthenticated `sigProFolder` query parameter and uses it directly to address a `JFolder::delete()` call under `/media/k2/galleries/`
How severe is CVE-2026-48941?: CVE-2026-48941 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2026-48941 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (5th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-48941?: CVE-2026-48941 affects Joomlaworks K2. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-48941?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2026-48941 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-48941 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-39443.
When was CVE-2026-48941 published?: CVE-2026-48941 was published on 2026-06-25 and last updated on 2026-06-28.

References

https://www.getk2.org/

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:joomlaworks:k2:*:*:*:*:*:joomla\!:*:*

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