mediumCVE-2026-61901

CVE-2026-61901 Hikashop extension for Joomla vulnerability

The Joomla extension Hikashop is vulnerable to an open redirect.

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ProductHikashop extension for Joomla
Risk levelMedium
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UpdatedJuly 21, 2026

Quick answer

hikashop.com Hikashop extension for Joomla should be reviewed and updated if it matches the affected versions. The recommended fix is to apply the vendor-supported patched version or the mitigation steps below, then retest the public website with Fixnx.

Who is affected

Affected versions

  • 1.0.0-6.5.1

Fixed versions

  • Apply the latest vendor-supported patched version.

How to fix it

CVE-2026-61901 affects Hikashop extension for Joomla and involves open redirect. An attacker may redirect users from a trusted login flow to an untrusted destination. Prioritize deployments that process untrusted input, expose the affected feature, or hold sensitive data. No confirmed fixed version is recorded for CVE-2026-61901; follow the linked vendor advisory, apply its mitigation, and update Hikashop extension for Joomla as soon as a supported patched release is available.

  1. Inventory every deployment, device, package, plugin, container, build, and environment that uses Hikashop extension for Joomla.
  2. Compare the installed version with the recorded affected range: 1.0.0-6.5.1.
  3. No confirmed fixed version is recorded for CVE-2026-61901; follow the linked vendor advisory, apply its mitigation, and update Hikashop extension for Joomla as soon as a supported patched release is available.
  4. Until patched, disable the affected Hikashop extension for Joomla feature or plugin and restrict its public and administrator endpoints.
  5. Review configuration, roles, tokens, network paths, and exposed endpoints connected to Hikashop extension for Joomla; remove access that is not required.
  6. Review application, system, proxy, and audit logs for requests and behavior linked to the affected feature and CVE.
  7. If exploitation is suspected, isolate affected assets, preserve evidence, rotate exposed credentials or keys, restore trusted data, and rebuild compromised systems before returning them to service.

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Verify the fix

  • Confirm every affected asset now runs the fixed vendor-supported release or has the documented mitigation for CVE-2026-61901 in place.
  • Use a safe regression test to confirm the affected open redirect path no longer produces the vulnerable behavior.
  • Confirm temporary access controls, endpoint restrictions, network blocks, and least-privilege settings remain effective after the update.
  • Review post-remediation logs and rerun Fixnx plus the relevant package, dependency, firmware, browser, or product-specific security check.
  • Document affected assets, versions, changes, validation evidence, reviewed logs, and any credential rotation, cleanup, or replacement completed.

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FAQ

What is affected by CVE-2026-61901?

hikashop.com Hikashop extension for Joomla versions listed as affected should be reviewed: 1.0.0-6.5.1.

What should I fix first?

Start with internet-facing sites, admin panels, login flows, plugins, themes, modules, packages, and systems that process user-controlled input or sensitive data.

How do I confirm the fix worked?

Apply the patched version or mitigation, clear caches where relevant, retest the affected workflow, and run a new Fixnx scan to verify public website exposure signals.

How are Fixnx security risk categories chosen?

Fixnx keeps one canonical risk page and assigns only broad, relevant categories such as ecosystem, technology area, or vulnerability class.