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 :

Feb. 7, 2025, 2:58 p.m.

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; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-23752

Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github

CVE-2023-23752 has a 121 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\!
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
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).

wy876

Python

Updated: 6 days, 20 hours ago
0 stars 1 fork 1 watcher
Born at : April 11, 2025, 4:25 a.m. This repo has been linked 209 different CVEs too.

wy876 POC | wy876的poc仓库已删库,该项目为其仓库镜像

Updated: 2 days, 17 hours ago
255 stars 174 fork 174 watcher
Born at : March 7, 2025, 10:17 a.m. This repo has been linked 201 different CVEs too.

收集整理漏洞EXP/POC,大部分漏洞来源网络,目前收集整理了1100多个poc/exp,长期更新。

Updated: 1 month, 1 week ago
0 stars 0 fork 0 watcher
Born at : March 7, 2025, 2:48 a.m. This repo has been linked 142 different CVEs too.

备份的漏洞库,3月开始我们来维护

Updated: 2 days, 12 hours ago
804 stars 266 fork 266 watcher
Born at : March 4, 2025, 2:54 p.m. This repo has been linked 209 different CVEs too.

2023HW漏洞整理,收集整理漏洞EXp/POC,大部分漏洞来源网络,目前收集整理了300多个poc/exp,长期更新。

Updated: 1 month, 2 weeks ago
0 stars 0 fork 0 watcher
Born at : March 3, 2025, 6:09 a.m. This repo has been linked 177 different CVEs too.

None

Updated: 2 days, 20 hours ago
3 stars 1 fork 1 watcher
Born at : Feb. 26, 2025, 7:21 p.m. This repo has been linked 18 different CVEs too.

Nothing

Updated: 4 days, 12 hours ago
2 stars 2 fork 2 watcher
Born at : Feb. 26, 2025, 3:49 p.m. This repo has been linked 5 different CVEs too.

漏洞文库 wiki.wy876.cn

HTML

Updated: 5 days, 9 hours ago
58 stars 49 fork 49 watcher
Born at : Feb. 26, 2025, 9:46 a.m. This repo has been linked 201 different CVEs too.

None

Updated: 4 weeks ago
2 stars 0 fork 0 watcher
Born at : Dec. 19, 2024, 1:46 a.m. This repo has been linked 123 different CVEs too.

oscp notes

Updated: 2 weeks, 2 days ago
1 stars 1 fork 1 watcher
Born at : Dec. 9, 2024, 6:26 p.m. This repo has been linked 66 different CVEs too.

A curated collection of Proof of Concept (PoC) tools, scripts, and techniques designed for red team operations, penetration testing, and cybersecurity research. This repository focuses on providing practical resources for exploring vulnerabilities

attack cybersecurity exp hw penetration-testing poc red-team security-tools vulnerability-poc

Updated: 2 months, 3 weeks ago
5 stars 2 fork 2 watcher
Born at : Nov. 17, 2024, 11:53 a.m. This repo has been linked 414 different CVEs too.

None

Updated: 4 months, 1 week ago
1 stars 0 fork 0 watcher
Born at : Oct. 22, 2024, 10:02 a.m. This repo has been linked 2 different CVEs too.

Need help finding what room to do next if grinding points?

Python

Updated: 6 days, 10 hours ago
12 stars 1 fork 1 watcher
Born at : Oct. 20, 2024, 4:57 a.m. This repo has been linked 15 different CVEs too.

This repository is designed to provide a comprehensive collection of study materials, notes, and resources for the Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP) exam. It covers all key topics from basic to advanced, helping aspiring penetration testers to prepare efficiently for the exam.

cybersecurity hacking oscp oscp-guide oscp-journey oscp-prep

Updated: 2 months ago
7 stars 1 fork 1 watcher
Born at : Oct. 4, 2024, 4:43 p.m. This repo has been linked 75 different CVEs too.

None

Python C Shell PHP PowerShell ASP.NET

Updated: 2 days, 5 hours ago
0 stars 0 fork 0 watcher
Born at : Oct. 1, 2024, 2:21 p.m. This repo has been linked 66 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]

    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
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:

Exploit Prediction

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

94.53 }} 0.08%

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1.00000

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