Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2023-23752?

Affected: Joomla\!; joomla (bitnami) versions >= 4.0.0; Joomla! CMS versions >= 4.0.0-4.2.7. The full list is in the CVE brief.

Is CVE-2023-23752 being exploited in the wild?

It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Mar 8, 2023.

Is CVE-2023-23752 in the CISA KEV catalog?

Yes. It was added on Jan 8, 2024 with a federal remediation due date of Jan 29, 2024.

Is there a public exploit for CVE-2023-23752?

Public exploit code is available.

Is there a fix for CVE-2023-23752?

Fixed versions are available, including joomla 4.2.8, Joomla\! 4.2.8.

How urgently should CVE-2023-23752 be patched?

Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.

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CVE-2023-23752

MediumExploitedPublic exploit

4.0.0 through 4.2.7.

Published Jan 10, 2024 · Updated Sep 8, 2026 · Also known as BIT-joomla-2023-23752, TR-24-0017

Key Facts

Patch immediately

CVE-2023-23752 is a medium-severity vulnerability (CVSS 5.3 v3.1) affecting Joomla\!, joomla (bitnami), Joomla! CMS.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Mar 8, 2023. Public exploit code is available.
EPSS estimates a 100% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Fixed versions are available, including joomla 4.2.8, Joomla\! 4.2.8.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.

CVSS v3.1

5.3

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

100%

Higher than 99.9% of all scored CVEs

Exploited in the wild

Yes

4 catalog listings

Public exploit code

Available

Proof-of-concept or weaponized module

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Description

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

Known-Exploited Catalog Listings

Catalog	Added	Remediation due	Ransomware use
CISA KEV	Jan 8, 2024	Jan 29, 2024	Not reported
Industry KEV feed	Mar 8, 2023	Jan 29, 2024	Not reported
CIRCL KEV	Oct 13, 2023	Jan 29, 2024	Not reported
ENISA EUVD	Jan 8, 2024	n/a	Not reported

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

Affected Products

3 affected entries in total

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
Joomla\!Joomla	See advisory	4.2.8
joomlabitnami	>= 4.0.0	4.2.8
Joomla! CMS	>= 4.0.0-4.2.7	n/a

Patched Releases

joomla

4.2.8

Joomla\!

4.2.8

Timeline

Added to Industry KEV feed
Mar 8, 2023
Added to CIRCL KEV
Oct 13, 2023
Added to CISA KEV
Jan 8, 2024
Added to ENISA EUVD
Jan 8, 2024
Publicly disclosed
Jan 10, 2024
Last updated
Sep 8, 2026

Weakness Type

CWE-284 Improper Access Control

References

advisoryhttps://developer.joomla.org/security-centre/894-20230201-core-improper-access-check-in-webservice-endpoints.html
advisoryhttps://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-23752
advisoryUSOM advisory
exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
exploitVulnCheck exploitation report

10 more references in the full CVE brief

FAQ

Common Questions.

An issue was discovered in Joomla!
Affected: Joomla\!; joomla (bitnami) versions >= 4.0.0; Joomla! CMS versions >= 4.0.0-4.2.7. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Mar 8, 2023.
Yes. It was added on Jan 8, 2024 with a federal remediation due date of Jan 29, 2024.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including joomla 4.2.8, Joomla\! 4.2.8.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.

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