CVE-2017-20264

Joomla! Component Sponsor Wall 8.0 contains an SQL injection vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary SQL queries by injecting malicious code through the wallid parameter. Attackers can send GET requests to index.php with the option=com_sponsorwall&task=click&wallid parameter containing SQL injection payloads to extract sensitive database information including credentials and configuration data.

CVSS v3 7.1 HIGH

7.1^/10

CVSS v3 : HIGH

Vector :

Exploitability : 2.8 / Impact : 4.2

Attack Vector NETWORK

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required NONE

User Interaction REQUIRED

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact LOW

Availability Impact NONE

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
http://pulseextensions.com/
https://extensions.joomla.org/extensions/extension/ads-a-affiliates/sponsors/sponsor-wall/
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42525
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/joomla-component-sponsor-wall-sql-injection

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 19:16

NVD link : CVE-2017-20264

Mitre link : CVE-2017-20264

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2017-20264

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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