Improper access control in Joomla!



Published: 2023-02-16 | Updated: 2024-02-27
Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2023-23752
CWE-ID CWE-284
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit Vulnerability #1 is being exploited in the wild.
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Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.

1) Improper access control

EUVDB-ID: #VU72333

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 8.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N/E:H/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-23752

CWE-ID: CWE-284 - Improper Access Control

Exploit availability: Yes

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the web application.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions to Web Service endpoints. A remote attacker can bypass implemented security restrictions and compromise the web application.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Joomla!: 4.0.0 - 4.2.7

External links

http://developer.joomla.org/security-centre/894-20230201-core-improper-access-check-in-webservice-endpoints.html


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

Yes. This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.



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