QID 730735

Date Published: 2023-02-22

QID 730735: Joomla Webservice Endpoints Improper Access Control Vulnerability

Joomla! is a free and open-source content management system for publishing web content on websites.

An improper access check allows unauthorized access to webservice endpoints.

Affected Versions:

Joomla! versions 4.0.0 to 4.2.7
QID Detection Logic: (Unauthenticated)
This QID sends a HTTP GET request to access vulnerable webservice endpoint and based on the response confirms if the target application is vulnerable.

Successful exploitation could allow a remote attacker to access sensitive information regarding the target application.

CVSS V3 rated as Medium - 5.3 severity.

CVSS V2 rated as Medium - 5 severity.

Solution

Customers are advised to install latest Joomla version 4.2.8. For more information regarding this vulnerability please visit Joomla! Security Advisory.

Vendor References

Joomla Security Advisory - developer.joomla.org/security-centre/894-20230201-core-improper-access-check-in-webservice-endpoints.html

CVEs related to QID 730735

CVE-2023-23752 |

Software Advisories

Advisory ID	Software	Component	Link
Joomla Security Advisory			developer.joomla.org/security-centre/894-20230201-core-improper-access-check-in-webservice-endpoints.html

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