SQL Injection Vulnerability in Joomla! Component Ajax Quiz by Joomla
CVE-2017-20262

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Webkul

Status
Ajax Quiz
Vendor
CVE Published:
19 June 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2017-20262?

The Joomla! Component Ajax Quiz 1.8 is susceptible to an SQL injection vulnerability. This security issue enables unauthorized attackers to execute arbitrary SQL queries by manipulating the 'cid' parameter in GET requests. By exploiting the vulnerability, an attacker can leverage the 'option=com_ajaxquiz' and 'view=ajaxquiz' parameters to gain access to sensitive information within the database, such as table names and column structures. If left unaddressed, this vulnerability poses a significant risk to data privacy and integrity.

Affected Version(s)

Ajax Quiz 1.8

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-2017-20262 - Proof of Concept

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42532
exploit
http://webkul.com/
product
https://extensions.joomla.org/extensions/extension/living...
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
.