CVE-2017-20257 — HIGH (8.2)

Vulnerability Description

Joomla! Component Quiz Deluxe 3.7.4 contains an SQL injection vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands through the ajaxaction.flag_question task. Attackers can inject malicious SQL code via the stu_quiz_id or flag_quest parameters to manipulate database queries and extract sensitive 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
Joomplace	Quiz Deluxe	3.7.4

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-89

References

http://joomplace.com/Product
https://extensions.joomla.org/extensions/extension/living/education-a-culture/quProduct
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42589ExploitVDB Entry
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/joomla-component-quiz-deluxe-sql-injectionThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-20257?

CVE-2017-20257 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.2 (HIGH). Joomla! Component Quiz Deluxe 3.7.4 contains an SQL injection vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands through the ajaxaction.flag_question task. Attackers...

How severe is CVE-2017-20257?

CVE-2017-20257 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-2017-20257?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Joomplace Quiz Deluxe.