SQL Injection Vulnerability in Joomla StreetGuessr Game by Joomla
CVE-2017-20271

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Nordmograph

Status
Streetguessr Game
Vendor
CVE Published:
19 June 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2017-20271?

The Joomla StreetGuessr Game version 1.1.8 is susceptible to an SQL injection vulnerability that permits unauthenticated users to perform arbitrary SQL commands. By manipulating the 'catid' parameter within GET requests directed at 'index.php' with the parameters 'option=com_streetguess&view=maps', attackers can inject harmful SQL code. This flaw enables the extraction of sensitive information from the database, including version details and database names, posing significant risks to data integrity and security.

Affected Version(s)

StreetGuessr Game 1.1.8

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-2017-20271 - Proof of Concept

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42423
exploit
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/joomla-streetguessr-...
third-party-advisory

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
.