CVE-2017-20252

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 v3 8.2 HIGH

8.2^/10

CVSS v3 : HIGH

Vector :

Exploitability : 3.9 / Impact : 4.2

Attack Vector NETWORK

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required NONE

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact LOW

Availability Impact NONE

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://extensions.joomla.org/extension/nextgen-editor/
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43365
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/joomla-nextgen-editor-sql-injection-via-plname-parameter

Configurations

No configuration.

History

19 Jun 2026, 16:16

Type	Values Removed	Values Added
New CVE

Information

Published : 2026-06-19 16:16

Updated : 2026-06-22 18:35

NVD link : CVE-2017-20252

Mitre link : CVE-2017-20252

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2017-20252

JSON object : View

Products Affected

No product.

CWE

CWE-89

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')

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