SQL Injection Vulnerability in Joomla! Component PHP-Bridge by Joomla!
CVE-2017-20275

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Henryschorradt

Status
Bridge
Vendor
CVE Published:
19 June 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2017-20275?

The PHP-Bridge component for Joomla! version 1.2.3 is susceptible to an SQL injection vulnerability. This flaw enables unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands by exploiting the 'id' parameter in GET requests directed at index.php with specific options. By injecting malicious SQL code, attackers can potentially access sensitive database information, including the structure of tables and columns. Prompt mitigation is encouraged to protect against potential unauthorized data exposure.

Affected Version(s)

Bridge 1.2.3

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-2017-20275 - Proof of Concept

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42414
exploit
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/joomla-component-php...
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
.