CVE-2017-20259 — HIGH (8.2)

Vulnerability Description

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.

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
Joomlashack	Osdownloads	1.7.4

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-89

References

https://extensions.joomla.org/extensions/extension/directory-a-documentation/dowProduct
https://joomlashack.com/Product
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42561ExploitVDB Entry
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/joomla-osdownloads-sql-injection-via-item-vThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-20259?

CVE-2017-20259 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.2 (HIGH). 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 ...

How severe is CVE-2017-20259?

CVE-2017-20259 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-2017-20259?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Joomlashack Osdownloads.