Improperly validated order clauses lead to a SQL injection vulnerability in com_tags.
Summary
Joomla! Core - [20260507] - Authenticated blind SQLi in com_tags
Original description
The description as published by the source.
Improperly validated order clauses lead to a SQL injection vulnerability in com_tags.
Source: NIST National Vulnerability Database NVD GitHub Advisory
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A weakness called CVE-2026-35222 was discovered in Joomla Joomla.
In plain terms, it is a flaw that lets attackers send rogue commands to the database.
Severity is Critical (CVSS 9.8/10). If exploited, attackers can fully take over the affected system.
What you should do: update the affected software to the latest version. If unsure, ask your IT team or search the vendor's site for "Joomla CVE-2026-35222".
CVE-2026-35222 (Joomla Joomla). Severity: Critical / CVSSv3 9.8. Category: CWE-89.
Response plan:
- Check the vendor advisory for affected versions and the patched release.
- If a vulnerable version is running in production, schedule maintenance (urgency from KEV/CVSS).
- If no patch yet, mitigate via WAF rule, disabling the affected feature, etc.
- Monitor logs / SIEM for known IOC and PoC signatures of this CVE.
PoCs and fix commits: see the 'References' section, MITRE, and NVD.
A weakness (CVE-2026-35222) in Joomla Joomla. In plain words, it is a flaw that lets attackers send rogue commands to the database.
Target versions of Joomla Joomla (see vendor advisory). If running in production, identify exposure immediately.
Severity: Critical (CVSS 9.8/10). If exploited, attackers can fully take over the affected system.
Update to the patched release as listed in the vendor advisory. (Typical mitigation pattern for CWE-89)
If a patch is not yet available, consider disabling the affected feature, applying WAF rules, blocking via network ACLs, or isolating the vulnerable version.
Check version information, scan dependencies via SBOM, and monitor SIEM for IOC and PoC signatures related to this CVE.
Affected packages
References
- advisory developer.joomla.org
- web nvd.nist.gov
- web github.com