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 :
Oct. 24, 2025, 8:48 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CISA KEV (Known Exploited Vulnerabilities)
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Joomla! contains an improper access control vulnerability that allows unauthorized access to webservice endpoints.
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Unknown
https://developer.joomla.org/security-centre/894-20230201-core-improper-access-check-in-webservice-endpoints.html; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-23752
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 |
Solution
- Upgrade to Joomla! version 4.2.8 or later.
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github
CVE-2023-23752 has a 177 public
PoC/Exploit available at Github.
Go to the Public Exploits tab to see the list.
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weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2023-23752 is
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Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2023-23752
weaknesses.
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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The following list is the news that have been mention
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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.
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Modified Analysis by [email protected]
Oct. 24, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference Type CISA-ADP: https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2023-23752 Types: US Government Resource -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Oct. 22, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2023-23752 -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Oct. 21, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Removed Reference https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2023-23752 -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Oct. 21, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2023-23752 -
Modified Analysis by [email protected]
Feb. 07, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value -
CVE Modified by af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Nov. 21, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://developer.joomla.org/security-centre/894-20230201-core-improper-access-check-in-webservice-endpoints.html -
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