Authenticated SQL Injection Vulnerability in Joomla J2 JOBS by Joomla
CVE-2020-37226

7.1HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Joomsky

Status
J2 Jobs
Vendor
CVE Published:
13 May 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2020-37226?

Joomla J2 JOBS version 1.3.0 is susceptible to an authenticated SQL injection vulnerability that enables authenticated users to alter database queries. This can be achieved through the manipulation of the 'sortby' parameter in POST requests directed at the administrator index. By injecting malicious values into this parameter, attackers can leverage automated tools to extract confidential database information, posing serious security risks for affected Joomla sites.

Affected Version(s)

J2 JOBS 1.3.0

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-2020-37226 - Proof of Concept

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/48670
exploit
https://joomsky.com/
product
https://joomsky.com/products/js-jobs-pro.html
product

CVSS V4

Score:
7.1
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

Mehmet Kelepçe / Gais Cyber Security
.