CRITICAL CISA KEV

CVE-2026-56291

CVSS v3

9.8

CRITICAL

EPSS Score

0.3%

exploit probability

CISA KEV

Yes

known exploited

Exploitation

SSVC status

Description

The Joomla extension Balbooa Forms is vulnerable to an unauthenticated arbitrary file upload that allows uploading executable files and leads to full RCE.

CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability

Date Added
7/10/2026
Patch Due Date
7/13/2026
Ransomware Use
Unknown

Technical details

Published
7/9/2026

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-56291?

The Joomla extension Balbooa Forms is vulnerable to an unauthenticated arbitrary file upload that allows uploading executable files and leads to full RCE.

Is CVE-2026-56291 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2026-56291 is on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, meaning it has been confirmed as actively exploited in the wild. CISA requires federal agencies to patch by 7/13/2026.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2026-56291?

CVE-2026-56291 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL severity).

Is CVE-2026-56291 affecting your environment?

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