SQL Injection Vulnerability in SIMGenealogy Component for Joomla!
CVE-2017-20276

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Simbunch

Status
Simgenealogy
Vendor
CVE Published:
19 June 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2017-20276?

The SIMGenealogy component for Joomla! version 2.1.5 is susceptible to an SQL injection vulnerability. Malicious actors can exploit this flaw by sending crafted GET requests to index.php, allowing them to manipulate database queries through the vulnerable type parameter. This could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive information stored in the database, posing significant risks to website integrity and user data privacy. Ensuring your Joomla! installations are updated and patched against such vulnerabilities is crucial for maintaining a secure web environment.

Affected Version(s)

SIMGenealogy 2.1.5

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-2017-20276 - Proof of Concept

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42413
exploit
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/joomla-component-sim...
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
.