CVE-2023-23751 [20230102] - Core - Missing ACL checks for com_actionlogs
Missing ACL checks in Joomla allow non-super-admin users to access action logs, potentially exposing sensitive audit data.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2023-23751?
CVE-2023-23751 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Joomla Joomla\!, published on 1 Feb 2023. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
An issue was discovered in Joomla! 4.0.0 through 4.2.4. A missing ACL check allows non super-admin users to access com_actionlogs.
Weakness: CWE-863
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-23751?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including joomla. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
joomla Bitnami | From 4.0.0 to 4.2.4 | None |
Products include Joomla Joomla\!.
How do I fix CVE-2023-23751?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-23751 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2023-23751 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-23751 in the wild and no public exploit code.
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- 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-2023-23751, GHSA-x524-wcvc-mf48.