SQL Injection Vulnerability in Joomla SP Movie Database by Joomla
CVE-2017-20266

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Joomshaper

Status
Sp Movie Database
Vendor
CVE Published:
19 June 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2017-20266?

The Joomla SP Movie Database version 1.3 contains a SQL injection vulnerability that can be exploited by unauthenticated attackers. By injecting malicious SQL code through the searchword parameter, attackers can manipulate search queries and potentially access sensitive information stored in the database. This vulnerability allows attackers to send specially crafted GET requests to the searchresults view, executing arbitrary SQL queries that can compromise the integrity and confidentiality of the database.

Affected Version(s)

SP Movie Database 1.3

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-2017-20266 - Proof of Concept

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42502
exploit
http://joomshaper.com/
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
.