SQL Injection Vulnerability in Twitch TV Component for Joomla!
CVE-2017-20270

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Raindropsinfotech

Status
Twitch Tv
Vendor
CVE Published:
19 June 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2017-20270?

The Twitch TV Component for Joomla! version 1.1 is susceptible to SQL injection, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary SQL queries by manipulating the 'username' and 'id' parameters. By sending specially crafted GET requests to index.php with the parameters 'option=com_twitchtv' and 'view', attackers can exploit this vulnerability to gain unauthorized access to sensitive database information, including user credentials and configuration settings. It is crucial for Joomla! users to apply necessary patches and updates to protect their applications against such threats.

Affected Version(s)

Twitch Tv 1.1

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-2017-20270 - Proof of Concept

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42493
exploit
http://www.raindropsinfotech.com/
product
https://extensions.joomla.org/extensions/extension/sports...
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
.