Joomla! Project - Authorization Bypass (CVE-2023-23752)

CVE-2023-23752 is a vulnerability in Joomla! that allows unauthorized users to access webservice endpoints due to improper access controls.

CrowdSec has been tracking this vulnerability and its exploits since 17th of January 2024.

CrowdSec network observations suggest that most exploitation of CVE-2023-23752 involves focused reconnaissance to identify viable targets. Attackers typically tailor their campaigns based on system exposure and configuration. It is unlikely that a given attack is accidental. Data from the CrowdSec community also indicates a gradual decrease in attacks targeting CVE-2023-23752. While still present in the wild, exploitation levels have dropped noticeably week-over-week. This may signal that the vulnerability is becoming less relevant or that defenses are improving fast enough for attackers to lose interest.

Attack attempts focus on abusing webservice endpoints to access information or functionalities that should require proper authentication.