CVE-2022-23799 [20220307] - Core - Variable Tampering on JInput $_REQUEST data
Attackers can tamper with input data in Joomla CMS due to improper handling of request variables, potentially altering application state or accessing data.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2022-23799?
CVE-2022-23799 is a critical vulnerability in Joomla Joomla\!, published on 30 Mar 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
An issue was discovered in Joomla! 4.0.0 through 4.1.0. Under specific circumstances, JInput pollutes method-specific input bags with $_REQUEST data.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-23799?
3 open source packages ship an affected version, including joomla/input and joomla. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
joomla/input Packagist | From 2.0.0 | 2.0.2 |
joomla/input Packagist | From 2.0.0 | 2.0.2 |
joomla Bitnami | From 4.0.0 to 4.1.0 | None |
Products include Joomla Joomla\!.
How do I fix CVE-2022-23799?
Upgrade joomla/input to 2.0.2 or later.
Is CVE-2022-23799 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-23799 in the wild and no public exploit code.
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- CVE-2023-23752 Joomla! Improper Access Control
- CVE-2026-48902 Joomla! Core - [20260518] - Transport encryption downgrade for password and username reset links
- CVE-2025-25226 [20250401] - Joomla Framework - SQL injection vulnerability in quoteNameStr method of Database package
- CVE-2022-23795 [20220303] - Core - User row are not bound to a authentication mechanism
Sources
Also known as BIT-joomla-2022-23799, GHSA-49fj-qp6p-q544.