CVE-2026-102780: Joomla Extension - joomlafry.com - Unauthenticated cross-record publication and mass assignment in TF Content

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CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2026-102780 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting tf content. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Joomla Extension - joomlafry.com - Unauthenticated cross-record publication and mass assignment in TF Content 2.9.0 - 2.9.4 - The extension unconditionally authorizes both creation and editing in its public `RecordController`. Its shared frontend save controller accepts the raw `jform` array, assigns the request-selected existing record ID, and saves it without filtering submitted properties through the configured form. A Guest can obtain a valid

Why this priority

Critical severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 79%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-862, CWE-915
Published	2026-10-05
Last modified	2026-10-14

Publisher (CNA): Joomla! Project · Vendor: techfry

Last updated 2026-10-14 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-10-05 16:17 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-14 18:48 UTCUpdated Record last modified

techfry tf content UPGRADE

Affected: >= 2.9.0 and <= 2.9.4

Fixed in: newer than 2.9.4

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.9.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy tf-content || rpm -q tf-content || tf-content --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.9.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade tf-content

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade tf-content

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.9.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison tf-content sudo apt install tf-content=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.9.0> sudo apt-mark hold tf-content

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list tf-content sudo dnf downgrade tf-content-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.9.0> sudo dnf versionlock add tf-content

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-102780?

tf content: upgrade to newer than 2.9.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-102780 being exploited?

CVE-2026-102780 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2026-102780 affect?

CVE-2026-102780 affects tf content. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). Joomla Extension - joomlafry.com - Unauthenticated cross-record publication and mass assignment in TF Content 2.9.0 - 2.9.4 - The extension unconditionally authorizes both creation and editing in its public `RecordController`. Its shared fr

How urgent is CVE-2026-102780?

Priority 45/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Software pages

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CVE-2026-102779 HIGH 7.3 UPGRADE Joomla Extension - joomlafry.com - Unauthenticated forced execution of published automation tasks in TF Conten

References

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