[20260803] - Core - Inconsistent ACL checks for mutating webservice endpoints
Joomla fixes CVE-2026-71574, inconsistent ACL checks letting unauthorized users mutate data via webservice APIs, in CMS 5.4.8/6.1.3.
Joomla disclosed an inconsistent access control flaw (CVE-2026-71574) in mutating webservice endpoints, where unauthorized users could perform mutations restricted in the backend UI; impact is rated high. It affects Joomla CMS 4.0.0-5.4.7 and 6.0.0-6.1.2, with moderate severity and low probability. The fix ships in Joomla 5.4.8 and 6.1.3 on 2026-08-18.