CVE-2017-20253
Received Received - Intake
SQL Injection in Joomla! My Projects Component

Publication date: 2026-06-19

Last updated on: 2026-06-19

Assigner: VulnCheck

Description
Joomla! Component My Projects 2.0 contains an SQL injection vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary SQL queries by injecting malicious code through the VerAyari parameter. Attackers can craft requests to the component endpoint with SQL injection payloads to extract sensitive database information including credentials and system data.
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Published
2026-06-19
Last Modified
2026-06-19
Generated
2026-06-19
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2026-06-19
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NVD
CVE-2017-20253
EUVD
EUVD-2017-18980
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Vendor Product Version / Range
joomla component_my_projects 2.0
joomla component_my_projects to 2.1 (inc)
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CWE ID Description
CWE-89 The product constructs all or part of an SQL command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended SQL command when it is sent to a downstream component. Without sufficient removal or quoting of SQL syntax in user-controllable inputs, the generated SQL query can cause those inputs to be interpreted as SQL instead of ordinary user data.
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Compliance Impact

The SQL injection vulnerability in Joomla! Component My Projects 2.0 allows unauthenticated attackers to extract sensitive database information, including credentials and system data.

Such unauthorized access to sensitive data can lead to violations of data protection regulations like GDPR and HIPAA, which require safeguarding personal and sensitive information against unauthorized disclosure.

Therefore, exploitation of this vulnerability could compromise compliance with these standards by exposing protected data.

Executive Summary

CVE-2017-20253 is a SQL injection vulnerability found in Joomla! Component My Projects version 2.0. It allows unauthenticated attackers to inject malicious SQL code through the 'VerAyari' parameter. This happens because the component does not properly validate or neutralize special elements in SQL commands, enabling attackers to execute arbitrary SQL queries.

By exploiting this vulnerability, attackers can manipulate the database by crafting specially designed requests to the component's endpoint, potentially extracting sensitive information such as database credentials and system data.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability can have serious impacts including unauthorized access to sensitive database information. Attackers can extract credentials and system data, which may lead to further compromise of the affected system.

Because the vulnerability allows execution of arbitrary SQL queries without authentication, it poses a high risk of data leakage, data manipulation, or disruption of service.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability can be detected by sending crafted HTTP requests to the Joomla! Component My Projects endpoint, specifically targeting the 'VerAyari' parameter with SQL injection payloads.

A common detection method involves using curl or similar tools to test for SQL injection by injecting SQL syntax into the 'VerAyari' parameter and observing the response for database errors or unexpected data.

  • Example curl command to test the vulnerability: curl -v "http://target-site.com/index.php?option=com_myprojects&task=someTask&VerAyari=1' OR '1'='1"
  • Look for SQL error messages or unusual responses indicating that the input was executed as SQL.

More advanced detection can be done using automated vulnerability scanners configured to test SQL injection on the 'VerAyari' parameter.

Mitigation Strategies

Immediate mitigation steps include updating the Joomla! Component My Projects extension to a patched version if available.

If no update is available, consider removing or disabling the vulnerable component to prevent exploitation.

Additionally, implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to block malicious requests targeting the 'VerAyari' parameter.

Review and restrict access to the component endpoint to trusted users or IP addresses where possible.

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