CVE-2021-23127: joomla! project joomla! cms
CVSS: 9.1v3.1CriticalModified
Published 04-03-2021Last modified 25-02-2026
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2021-23127 is a critical (CVSS 9.1) vulnerability in joomla! project joomla! cms. EPSS estimates a 1.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 71.8% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
9.1/10
010
Critical · v3.1 (NVD)EPSS score
1.38%
0%100%
Low · +0.05 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 04-03-2021PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 25-02-2026Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
An issue was discovered in Joomla! 3.2.0 through 3.9.24. Usage of an insufficient length for the 2FA secret accoring to RFC 4226 of 10 bytes vs 20 bytes.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 1 source · 2 versionsCritical 9.1Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:NSourcesSingle source
Medium 6.4Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:NSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
1.38%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
72%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
+0.05 pp
From 1.33% on 21-09-2026
21-09-202621-10-2026
EPSS score1.38%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeNo weakness data has been published for this record.
Affected systems
Joomla1 product
- joomla\!≥ 3.2.0, < 3.9.25
Joomla! project1 product
- joomla! cms3.2.0-3.9.24
2 vendors · 2 products