CVE-2017-20259

Summary

Joomla OSDownloads 1.7.4 contains an SQL injection vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary SQL queries by injecting malicious code through the id parameter. Attackers can send GET requests to index.php with option=com_osdownloads&view=item&id=[SQL] to extract sensitive database information including credentials and configuration data.

Affected Software

VendorProductVersion RangeStatus
JoomlashackOSDownloads1.7.4affected

Weaknesses

  • CWE-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')

ADP Enrichment

CISA ADP Vulnrichment

  • SSVC:
  • Exploitation: poc
    • Automatable: yes
    • Technical Impact: partial

References