CVE-2017-20252 — HIGH (8.2)

Vulnerability Description

Joomla NextGen Editor 2.1.0 contains an SQL injection vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands through the plname parameter. Attackers can send GET requests to index.php with option=com_nge&view=config and inject malicious SQL code in the plname parameter to extract sensitive database information.

CVSS Score

8.2

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

LOW

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Nextgeneditor	Nextgen Editor	2.1.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-89

References

https://extensions.joomla.org/extension/nextgen-editor/Product
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43365ExploitVDB Entry
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/joomla-nextgen-editor-sql-injection-via-plnThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-20252?

CVE-2017-20252 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.2 (HIGH). Joomla NextGen Editor 2.1.0 contains an SQL injection vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands through the plname parameter. Attackers can send GET request...

How severe is CVE-2017-20252?

CVE-2017-20252 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2017-20252?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Nextgeneditor Nextgen Editor.