CRITICAL CVSS 9.8
Published: 2026-06-29

CVE-2026-56290

joomlack page_builder_ck Security Advisory (CVE-2026-56290)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2026-56290 impacting joomlack page_builder_ck. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
Joomla Extension - joomlack.fr - Unauthenticated file upload in Page Builder CK extension < 3.6.0 - The Joomla extension Page Builder CK is vulnerable to an unauthenticated arbitrary file upload that allows uploading executable files and leads to full RCE.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required
Privileges Required
None (PR:N)
Unauthenticated execution
User Interaction
None (UI:N)
Zero human interaction required
Scope
Unchanged (S:U)
Confined to same security context
Confidentiality
High (C:H)
Total information disclosure
Integrity
High (I:H)
Total modification of target system
Availability
High (A:H)
Total denial of service or shutdown

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product joomlack / page_builder_ck
Affected Versions *
Weakness Enumeration CWE-434

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2026-56290 impacting joomlack page_builder_ck.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2026-56290.yaml
id: cve-2026-56290

info:
  name: joomlack page_builder_ck - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: critical
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2026-56290 affecting joomlack page_builder_ck.
    Evaluation: Joomla Extension - joomlack.fr - Unauthenticated file upload in Page Builder CK extension &lt; 3.6.0 - The Joomla extension Page Builder CK is vulnera...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2026-56290
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
    cvss-score: 9.8
    cve-id: CVE-2026-56290
    cwe-id: CWE-434
  tags: cve,cve-2026-56290,joomlack,page_builder_ck,critical

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "page_builder_ck"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2026-56290.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2026-56290
# Target: joomlack page_builder_ck | CVSS: 9.8 (CRITICAL)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2026-56290 (joomlack page_builder_ck)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against joomlack page_builder_ck scope (*).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2026-56290.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2026-56290
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install page_builder_ck 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade page_builder_ck 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update page_builder_ck

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i page_builder_ck 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i page_builder_ck

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2026-56290 in joomlack page_builder_ck?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update joomlack page_builder_ck packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2026-56290?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2026-56290?

CVE-2026-56290 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
9.8
CRITICAL SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2026-56290
Weakness CWE-434
Vendor joomlack
Product page_builder_ck
Published 2026-06-29
Vector CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H