SQL Injection Vulnerability in Joomla! Component KissGallery
CVE-2017-20269

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Terrywcarter

Status
Kissgallery
Vendor
CVE Published:
19 June 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2017-20269?

The Joomla! Component KissGallery 1.0.0 has a significant SQL injection vulnerability that enables unauthorized attackers to inject SQL statements through the component's URL. This flaw allows malicious users to manipulate database queries, potentially leading to unauthorized data extraction and exposure of sensitive information. Proper security measures and updates are essential to mitigate these risks.

Affected Version(s)

KissGallery 1.0.0

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-2017-20269 - Proof of Concept

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42494
exploit
http://terrywcarter.com/
product
https://extensions.joomla.org/extensions/extension/photos...
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
.