Known Exploited Vulnerability
5.3
MEDIUM
CVE-2023-23752
Joomla! Improper Access Control Vulnerability - [Actively Exploited]
Description

An issue was discovered in Joomla! 4.0.0 through 4.2.7. An improper access check allows unauthorized access to webservice endpoints.

INFO

Published Date :

Feb. 16, 2023, 5:15 p.m.

Last Modified :

Aug. 14, 2024, 3:23 p.m.

Source :

[email protected]

Remotely Exploitable :

Yes !

Impact Score :

1.4

Exploitability Score :

3.9
CISA Notification
CISA KEV (Known Exploited Vulnerabilities)

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Description :

Joomla! contains an improper access control vulnerability that allows unauthorized access to webservice endpoints.

Required Action :

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Notes :

https://developer.joomla.org/security-centre/894-20230201-core-improper-access-check-in-webservice-endpoints.html

Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github

CVE-2023-23752 has a 100 public PoC/Exploit available at Github. Go to the Public Exploits tab to see the list.

Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2023-23752 vulnerability. Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the products that are affected, the information is not represented in the table below.

ID Vendor Product Action
1 Joomla joomla\!
: Total Affected Vendor : 1 | Products : 1
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to CVE-2023-23752.

URL Resource
https://developer.joomla.org/security-centre/894-20230201-core-improper-access-check-in-webservice-endpoints.html Vendor Advisory

We scan GitHub repositories to detect new proof-of-concept exploits. Following list is a collection of public exploits and proof-of-concepts, which have been published on GitHub (sorted by the most recently updated).

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admin772/POC

None

Updated: 1 week ago
0 stars 0 fork 0 watcher
Born at : Sept. 9, 2024, 1:28 a.m. This repo has been linked 128 different CVEs too.
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MuhammadWaseem29/Oneliner-Automations-

None

Updated: 1 week, 2 days ago
0 stars 0 fork 0 watcher
Born at : Sept. 7, 2024, 1:37 a.m. This repo has been linked 5 different CVEs too.
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WhosGa/MyWiki

None

HTML

Updated: 1 week ago
0 stars 0 fork 0 watcher
Born at : Sept. 4, 2024, 9:24 a.m. This repo has been linked 128 different CVEs too.
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Aureum01/CVE-2023-23752

A bash automation that exploits the vulnerable endpoints for the Joomla! API 4.0 - 4.2.7

Shell

Updated: 1 month ago
0 stars 0 fork 0 watcher
Born at : Aug. 11, 2024, 2:55 p.m. This repo has been linked 1 different CVEs too.
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adminlove520/pocWiki

None

HTML

Updated: 1 month ago
5 stars 0 fork 0 watcher
Born at : Aug. 2, 2024, 6:07 a.m. This repo has been linked 123 different CVEs too.
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sw0rk17/demo-cve

None

Python

Updated: 1 month, 4 weeks ago
0 stars 0 fork 0 watcher
Born at : July 18, 2024, 10:18 a.m. This repo has been linked 1 different CVEs too.
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0x0jr/HTB-Devvortex-CVE-2023-2375-PoC

CVE-2023-23752 Unauthenticated Information Disclosure Showcase Using Devvortex From HTB.

Python

Updated: 2 months, 1 week ago
0 stars 0 fork 0 watcher
Born at : July 2, 2024, 11:50 p.m. This repo has been linked 2 different CVEs too.
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1cYinfinity/One-liner-command

This repository features a powerful one-liner command designed to simplify and streamline your workflow. Perfect for hackers, bug hunters, and cybersecurity professionals, this command encapsulates complex operations into a single, easy-to-use line, enhancing your productivity and efficiency in various security tasks.

Updated: 2 months, 3 weeks ago
1 stars 1 fork 1 watcher
Born at : June 24, 2024, 6:48 a.m. This repo has been linked 5 different CVEs too.
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AboSteam/POPC

None

Updated: 1 month, 3 weeks ago
1 stars 0 fork 0 watcher
Born at : June 14, 2024, 6:54 a.m. This repo has been linked 95 different CVEs too.
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whoami13apt/files2

None

Updated: 4 months ago
0 stars 0 fork 0 watcher
Born at : May 16, 2024, 2:53 p.m. This repo has been linked 48 different CVEs too.
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mil4ne/CVE-2023-23752-Joomla-v4.2.8

None

C++

Updated: 1 month, 3 weeks ago
5 stars 0 fork 0 watcher
Born at : May 5, 2024, 4:16 p.m. This repo has been linked 1 different CVEs too.
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N3rdyN3xus/CVE-2023-23752

Joomla! v4.2.8 - Unauthenticated information disclosure

Ruby

Updated: 3 months, 2 weeks ago
1 stars 0 fork 0 watcher
Born at : May 4, 2024, 6:44 p.m. This repo has been linked 1 different CVEs too.
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0xx01/CVE-2023-23752

A simple bash script to exploit Joomla! < 4.2.8 - Unauthenticated information disclosure

Shell

Updated: 4 months, 2 weeks ago
0 stars 0 fork 0 watcher
Born at : April 28, 2024, 4:32 p.m. This repo has been linked 1 different CVEs too.
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exfilt/CheatSheet

OSCP and stuffs

Updated: 4 weeks ago
1 stars 0 fork 0 watcher
Born at : April 19, 2024, 8:18 p.m. This repo has been linked 63 different CVEs too.
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wjlin0/poc-doc

None

HTML Python

Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago
13 stars 1 fork 1 watcher
Born at : April 17, 2024, 8:46 a.m. This repo has been linked 100 different CVEs too.

Results are limited to the first 15 repositories due to potential performance issues.

The following list is the news that have been mention CVE-2023-23752 vulnerability anywhere in the article.

The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2023-23752 vulnerability over time.

Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.

  • Modified Analysis by [email protected]

    Aug. 14, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Changed CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 4.0.0 up to (including) 4.2.7 OR *cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 4.0.0 up to (excluding) 4.2.8
  • CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0

    Aug. 01, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added CWE CISA-ADP CWE-284
    Added CVSS V3.1 CISA-ADP AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    May. 14, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
  • CVE CISA KEV Update by 9119a7d8-5eab-497f-8521-727c672e3725

    Jan. 09, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Date Added 2024-01-08
    Added Vulnerability Name Joomla! Improper Access Control Vulnerability
    Added Due Date 2024-01-29
    Added Required Action Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
  • Initial Analysis by [email protected]

    Feb. 24, 2023

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added CVSS V3.1 NIST AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
    Changed Reference Type https://developer.joomla.org/security-centre/894-20230201-core-improper-access-check-in-webservice-endpoints.html No Types Assigned https://developer.joomla.org/security-centre/894-20230201-core-improper-access-check-in-webservice-endpoints.html Vendor Advisory
    Added CWE NIST NVD-CWE-Other
    Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 4.0.0 up to (including) 4.2.7
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days. Following chart shows the EPSS score history of the vulnerability.
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

While CVE identifies specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2023-23752 is associated with the following CWEs:

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC) stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2023-23752 weaknesses.

CAPEC-19: Embedding Scripts within Scripts Embedding Scripts within Scripts CAPEC-441: Malicious Logic Insertion Malicious Logic Insertion CAPEC-478: Modification of Windows Service Configuration Modification of Windows Service Configuration CAPEC-479: Malicious Root Certificate Malicious Root Certificate CAPEC-502: Intent Spoof Intent Spoof CAPEC-503: WebView Exposure WebView Exposure CAPEC-536: Data Injected During Configuration Data Injected During Configuration CAPEC-546: Incomplete Data Deletion in a Multi-Tenant Environment Incomplete Data Deletion in a Multi-Tenant Environment CAPEC-550: Install New Service Install New Service CAPEC-551: Modify Existing Service Modify Existing Service CAPEC-552: Install Rootkit Install Rootkit CAPEC-556: Replace File Extension Handlers Replace File Extension Handlers CAPEC-558: Replace Trusted Executable Replace Trusted Executable CAPEC-562: Modify Shared File Modify Shared File CAPEC-563: Add Malicious File to Shared Webroot Add Malicious File to Shared Webroot CAPEC-564: Run Software at Logon Run Software at Logon CAPEC-578: Disable Security Software Disable Security Software
Exploit Prediction

EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days.

95.15 }} -0.49%

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0.99377

percentile

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