[ CVE-2026-56291 · Published 9 Jul 2026 ]
Balbooa Forms Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type Vulnerability
[ Why it matters ]Priority signals
- Exploited in the wild: on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list since 2026-07-10
- EPSS: 15% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (higher than 97% of CVEs)
- Critical severity: CVSS 9.8
[ Description ]Official description
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.
CISA: Balbooa Forms contains an unrestricted upload of file with dangerous type vulnerability that allows an unauthenticated arbitrary file upload which could allow uploading of executable files leading to full RCE.
[ Fixes ]Fixes and patches
CISA required action (US federal deadline 13 Jul 2026): 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.
No fix or interim patch is linked from our sources yet. Check the vendor references below and limit exposure of affected systems until a fix is available.
[ References ]References
- mysites.guru/blog/balbooa-forms-unauthenticated-file-upload-flawExploitThird Party Advisory
- www.balbooa.com/joomla-formsProduct
- www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalogUS Government Resource