CVE-2026-48897

Published May 26, 2026 Modified May 26, 2026 CWE-287

Description

Insufficient state checks lead to a vector that allows to bypass 2FA checks.

EPSS — Exploit Prediction

0.0004

Probability of exploitation

0.13%

Percentile rank

EPSS estimates the probability that this vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. A higher score means more likely to be exploited.

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-287 Improper Authentication

References

Other References

https://developer.joomla.org/security-centre/1044-20260512-core-mfa-authentication-bypass.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-48897? +

Insufficient state checks lead to a vector that allows to bypass 2FA checks.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2026-48897? +

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