What is CVE-2023-23752?

CVE-2023-23752 is a vulnerability in Joomla! Project Cms. Published 2023-02-16.

Is CVE-2023-23752 known to be exploited?

Yes. CVE-2023-23752 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog (added 2024-01-08), indicating it is being actively exploited. 194 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed.

Vulnerability in Joomla! Project Cms

CVE-2023-23752

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

EPSS: 0.945 (100.0th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

Affected products

Joomla! Project Cms — versions 4.0.0-4.2.7

CISA KEV (Known Exploited Vulnerabilities)

This CVE is on the CISA KEV catalog, added on 2024-01-08. CISA KEV inclusion means CISA has confirmed in-the-wild exploitation; US federal agencies are required to remediate within a published due date.

BOD 22-01 due date: 2024-01-29.

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

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

developer.joomla.org/security-centre/894-20230201-core-improper-access-check-in… (vendor-advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-23752?: CVE-2023-23752 is a vulnerability in Joomla! Project Cms. Published 2023-02-16.
Is CVE-2023-23752 known to be exploited?: Yes. CVE-2023-23752 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog (added 2024-01-08), indicating it is being actively exploited. 194 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed.