# CVE-2023-23752: [20230201] - Core - Improper access check in webservice endpoints

> CVE-2023-23752: [20230201] - Core - Improper access check in webservice endpoints. CVSS 5.3 (CVSS 3.1), in CISA KEV.

Canonical: https://rewindex.com/cve/CVE-2023-23752
Last updated: 2026-02-26T05:05:03Z

- Published: 2023-02-16 16:25 UTC · Updated: 2026-02-26 05:05 UTC · Assigner: Joomla
- CVSS: 5.3 (CVSS 3.1) · Severity: Medium · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
- EPSS: 99.8%, 100th percentile (scored 2026-10-25)
- CISA KEV: yes, added 2024-01-08, federal due date 2024-01-29, ransomware use: Unknown

## Description

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

## CISA required action

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

## Affected vendors and products

- joomla: joomla\\!
- Joomla! Project: Joomla! CMS

## References

- [CVE record on cve.org](https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2023-23752)
- [NVD entry](https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-23752)
- [https://developer.joomla.org/security-centre/894-20230201-core-improper-access-check-in-webservice-endpoints.html](https://developer.joomla.org/security-centre/894-20230201-core-improper-access-check-in-webservice-endpoints.html)

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