SQL Injection Vulnerability in Joomla! Component FocalPoint Pro/Free
CVE-2017-20263

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Focalpointx

Status
Focalpoint Pro / Free
Vendor
CVE Published:
19 June 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2017-20263?

The Joomla! Component FocalPoint Pro/Free 1.2.3 is susceptible to SQL injection attacks via the 'id' parameter. This flaw allows unauthenticated assailants to manipulate SQL queries, potentially leading to the extraction of sensitive information from the database. Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by crafting specially designed GET requests to 'index.php', specifying 'option=com_focalpoint', 'view=location', along with a malicious 'id' value, thereby compromising database confidentiality and integrity.

Affected Version(s)

FocalPoint Pro / Free 1.2.3

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-2017-20263 - Proof of Concept

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42530
exploit
http://focalpointx.com/
product
http://focalpointx.com/demos/focalpoint-pro
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
.