CVE-2023-23752

Published Feb 16, 2023

Last updated a year ago

Overview

Description
An issue was discovered in Joomla! 4.0.0 through 4.2.7. An improper access check allows unauthorized access to webservice endpoints.
Source
security@joomla.org
NVD status
Analyzed
Products
joomla\!

Risk scores

CVSS 3.1

Type
Primary
Base score
5.3
Impact score
1.4
Exploitability score
3.9
Vector string
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Severity
MEDIUM

Known exploits

Data from CISA

Vulnerability name
Joomla! Improper Access Control Vulnerability
Exploit added on
Jan 8, 2024
Exploit action due
Jan 29, 2024
Required action
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Weaknesses

nvd@nist.gov
NVD-CWE-Other
134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
CWE-284

Social media

Hype score
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  1. 🔴 EPSS 95.0% | Almost certainly exploitation | medium confidence CVE-2023-23752 (EPSS 95.00%) An issue was discovered in Joomla! 4.0.0 through 4.2.7. An improper access check allows unauthorized access to webservice endpoints. Highest risk of all CVEs by exploitation

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    23 Mar 2026

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  3. I just completed Joomify: CVE-2023-23752 room on TryHackMe! Learn how to exploit a Joomla CMS using CVE-2023-23752 and understand various mitigation techniques. https://t.co/gDnlk0R1Ux #tryhackme via @tryhackme

    @offsec97

    8 Feb 2026

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  4. I did "Joomify: CVE-2023-23752" for my 821st @tryhackme room! https://t.co/szNsg4KAUP

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    10 Jan 2026

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  5. Day 82 of #100DaysOfCybersecurity🛡️ Completed the Joomify CVE-2023-23752 lab 📷✅ Learnt how a simple public=true parameter in Joomla API requests leads to unauthenticated data exposure. Small input flaws. Big security impact ⚠️ https://t.co/GylSlAAD7T

    @HezyChacha

    3 Jan 2026

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  6. I just completed Joomify: CVE-2023-23752 room on TryHackMe. Learn how to exploit a Joomla CMS using CVE-2023-23752 and understand various mitigation techniques. https://t.co/HXvOS16Kzn #tryhackme via @tryhackme

    @HezyChacha

    3 Jan 2026

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  7. I just completed Joomify: CVE-2023-23752 room on TryHackMe. Learn how to exploit a Joomla CMS using CVE-2023-23752 and understand various mitigation techniques. https://t.co/Bfvu7nQ4oM #tryhackme via @tryhackme

    @filmxaristry

    20 Oct 2025

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  8. I just completed Joomify: CVE-2023-23752 room on TryHackMe. Learn how to exploit a Joomla CMS using CVE-2023-23752 and understand various mitigation techniques. https://t.co/0JhVmNkkU2 #tryhackme 来自 @realtryhackme

    @GuanShanZhe

    8 Oct 2025

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    @DjalilAyed

    1 Sept 2025

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  10. 🟠 Joomla, SVG Upload Bypass, #CVE-2023-23752 (Medium) https://t.co/uX7o0QHRX1

    @dailycve

    5 May 2025

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  11. Day 27 #100DaysofCyberSecurity Today I researched two vulnerabilities which are; 1. CVE-2023-27350 2. CVE-2023-23752 1. PaperCut (CVE-2023-27350) vulnerability, which allowed authorisation bypass in PaperCut Print Management software leading to remote code execution.

    @Nwaikwu_Bash

    27 Oct 2024

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