#VU72333 Improper access control in Joomla! - CVE-2023-23752
Published: February 16, 2023 / Updated: February 21, 2025
Vulnerability identifier: #VU72333
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:A/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-23752
CWE-ID: CWE-284
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
The vulnerability is being exploited in the wild
Vulnerable software:
Joomla!
Joomla!
Software vendor:
Joomla!
Joomla!
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.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.