SQL Injection Vulnerability in Joomla! Component Sponsor Wall by Joomla
CVE-2017-20264

7.1HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Pulseextensions

Status
Sponsor Wall
Vendor
CVE Published:
19 June 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2017-20264?

The Joomla! Component Sponsor Wall version 8.0 is susceptible to an SQL injection vulnerability. This flaw allows attackers, without authentication, to craft malicious GET requests targeting the wallid parameter. By including SQL injection payloads in the request, attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands, potentially exposing sensitive information stored in the database, such as credentials and configuration data.

Affected Version(s)

Sponsor Wall 8.0

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-2017-20264 - Proof of Concept

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42525
exploit
http://pulseextensions.com/
product
https://extensions.joomla.org/extensions/extension/ads-a-...
product

CVSS V4

Score:
7.1
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
Unknown

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Ihsan Sencan
.