Is Joomla more secure than WordPress in 2026?

Joomla’s core ACL, separate administrator app, and smaller install base are genuine advantages. WordPress is attacked more because it is the default CMS. Either platform fails if editors, page builders, or plugins stay unpatched.

Can I secure Joomla without a third-party security extension?

Yes. Start with current PHP and Joomla, MFA, least-privilege ACL, no PHP in upload folders, restricted administrator access, backups, and a patch process. A security extension can add WAF or scanning. It should not be the only control.

What were the main Joomla security issues in July and August 2026?

JCE CVE-2026-48907 (unauthenticated RCE), SP Page Builder’s June to August chain ending in 6.8.0, and Joomla 5.4.7 / 6.1.2 core XSS and access-control fixes from 7 July 2026.

Which SP Page Builder and JCE versions should I run?

JCE 2.9.99.6 or later, and SP Page Builder 6.8.0. Older “almost patched” builds still leave summer 2026 holes open.

We were hacked. Should we migrate to WordPress?

Usually no. Migration does not remove a backdoor and it throws away Joomla ACL you already paid for. Clean the site, patch, harden, then decide. Infyways can do the recovery without forcing a CMS change.

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Joomla Security in 2026: Why It Still Beats Plugin-Heavy WordPress

Joomla security still starts in core ACL and hosting, not a plugin. Compare Joomla vs WordPress, harden without one extension, and patch JCE plus SP Page Builder after July and August 2026.

Abhilash Sahoo

Aug 15, 20269 min read

Joomla Security in 2026: Why It Still Beats Plugin-Heavy WordPress

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Abhilash Sahoo

Abhilash Sahoo, with over 16 years of experience, is Founder & CEO of Infyways Solutions. He builds web platforms and eCommerce on Joomla, WordPress, Shopify, Magento, and OpenCart, plus modern stacks like Next.js, React, Node.js, and Python, with AI agents, automation, and headless CMS when products need to scale.

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Joomla Security in 2026: Why It Still Beats Plugin-Heavy WordPress

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