CVE-2026-56291 (GCVE-0-2026-56291)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5
Published
2026-07-09 09:53
Modified
2026-08-12 13:52
Severity ?
VLAI Severity ?
EPSS score ?
CWE
- CWE-434 - Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
Summary
Joomla Extension - balbooa.com - Unauthenticated file upload in Balbooa Forms extension < 2.4.1 - The Joomla extension Balbooa Forms is vulnerable to an unauthenticated arbitrary file upload that allows uploading executable files and leads to full RCE.
References
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Impacted products
| Vendor | Product | Version | ||
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| balbooa.com | balbooa.com Balbooa Forms extension for Joomla |
Version: 1.0-2.4.0 |
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability
Data from the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog
Date added: 2026-07-10
Due date: 2026-07-13
Required action: Apply mitigations in accordance with vendor instructions, ensuring compliance with CISA’s BOD 26-04 Prioritizing Security Updates Based on Risk (see URL in Notes) guidance and CISA’s “Forensics Triage Requirements” (see URL in Notes). Follow applicable BOD 26-04 guidance for cloud services or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Stakeholders are responsible for evaluating each asset's internet exposure and ensuring adherence to BOD 26-04 patching guidelines.
Used in ransomware: Unknown
Notes: https://www.balbooa.com/joomla-forms ; BOD 26-04: https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/directives/bod-26-04-prioritizing-security-updates-based-risk ; Forensics Triage Requirements: https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/directives/bod-26-04-implementation-guidance-prioritizing-security-updates-based-risk ; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-56291
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Sightings
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Nomenclature
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