SQL Injection Risk in Joomla Survey Force Deluxe by Joomla
CVE-2017-20256

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Joomplace

Status
Survey Force Deluxe
Vendor
CVE Published:
19 June 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2017-20256?

Joomla Survey Force Deluxe version 3.2.4 is susceptible to an SQL injection vulnerability that allows attackers to send crafted GET requests. By manipulating the 'invite' parameter with malicious SQL code, unauthorized users can execute arbitrary SQL queries, compromising the security of sensitive database information. This vulnerability poses a significant risk as attackers can exploit it to retrieve confidential data, making it imperative for users to implement security measures promptly.

Affected Version(s)

Survey Force Deluxe 3.2.4

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-2017-20256 - Proof of Concept

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42606
exploit
http://joomplace.com/
product
https://extensions.joomla.org/extensions/extension/contac...
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
.