CVE-2023-23752 kev in the critical feed json
[20230201] - Core - Improper access check in webservice endpoints
published 2023-02-16 3 y ago modified 2026-09-08 2 mo ago also BIT-joomla-2023-23752 , EUVD-2023-27838
- cvss
- 5.3
- version 3.1, CNA
- cisa kev
- Exploited
- added 2024-01-08
- epss
- 99.8%
- EPSS 99.8% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 99.9%
- public exploits
- 2
- Metasploit, Exploit-DB, plus a Nuclei check
Summary
An issue was discovered in Joomla! 4.0.0 through 4.2.7. An improper access check allows unauthorized access to webservice endpoints.
Patch / fix
cisa required action Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
- bitnami joomla 4.2.8
- joomla joomla! 4.2.8
Timeline
- First public exploit (Metasploit auxiliary/scanner/http/joomla_api_improper_access_checks)
- Published
- Added to CISA KEV
- CISA patch deadline
- CISA SSVC: exploitation active
Known exploited
- Added
- 2 y ago
- Patch by
- 2024-01-29 (2 y ago)
- Ransomware
- Not known
- Required action
- Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
- Vendor, product
- Joomla!, Joomla!
- CISA name
- Joomla! Improper Access Control Vulnerability
CISA SSVC
- Exploitation
- Active, exploited in the wild
- Automatable
- yes
- Technical impact
- partial
- Assessed
- 2 y ago
Exploit prediction
99.81% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 99.9% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
Exploits and checks
- Metasploit auxiliary/scanner/http/joomla_api_improper_access_checks Joomla API Improper Access Checks metasploit auxiliary, normal rank, 2023-02-01
- EDB-51334 Joomla! v4.2.8 - Unauthenticated information disclosure webapps, 2023-04-08
- Nuclei template Joomla! Webservice - Password Disclosure nuclei detection template
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| CISA ADP | 3.1 | 5.3 | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N |
| NVD | 3.1 | 5.3 | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N |
| CNA | 3.1 | 5.3 | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N |
| OSV | 3.1 | 5.3 | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N |
Affected packages
| ecosystem | package | affected | fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| bitnami | joomla | >=4.0.0, <4.2.8 |
4.2.8 |
Affected products
- Joomla! Project Joomla! CMS
- joomla joomla\!
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-284 Improper Access Control
References
-
developer.joomla.org
/security-centre/894-20230201-core-improper-access-check-in-webservice-endpoints.html
vendor-advisory, advisory
-
cisa.gov
/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2023-23752
government-resource, us-government-resource, web
-
nvd.nist.gov
/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-23752
web
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2023-23752
- NVD CVE-2023-23752
- OSV BIT-joomla-2023-23752
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