CVE-2017-20271 — HIGH (8.2)

Vulnerability Description

Joomla StreetGuessr Game 1.1.8 contains an SQL injection vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary SQL queries by injecting malicious code through the catid parameter. Attackers can send GET requests to index.php with the option=com_streetguess&view=maps parameters and inject SQL code in the catid parameter to extract sensitive database information including version and database names.

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
Nordmograph	Streetguessr Game	1.1.8

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-89

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42423ExploitVDB Entry
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/joomla-streetguessr-game-sql-injection-via-Third Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-20271?

CVE-2017-20271 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.2 (HIGH). Joomla StreetGuessr Game 1.1.8 contains an SQL injection vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary SQL queries by injecting malicious code through the catid parameter. A...

How severe is CVE-2017-20271?

CVE-2017-20271 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-2017-20271?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Nordmograph Streetguessr Game.