SQL Injection Vulnerability in Joomla! Component My Projects by Joomla
CVE-2017-20253

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Gegabyte

Status
My Projects
Vendor
CVE Published:
19 June 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2017-20253?

The Joomla! Component My Projects version 2.0 is susceptible to an SQL injection vulnerability that enables unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands. By exploiting this flaw via the VerAyari parameter, attackers can inject harmful payloads into requests directed at the component endpoint. This exploitation can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data stored in the database, including user credentials and other critical system information. It is essential for users and administrators to address this issue promptly to safeguard their systems.

Affected Version(s)

My Projects 2.0

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2017-20253 - Proof of Concept

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43358
exploit
http://www.gegabyte.org/
product
https://extensions.joomla.org/extensions/extension/direct...
product

CVSS V4

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Ihsan Sencan
.