CVE-2017-20261
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SQL Injection in Joomla Bargain Product VM3 Component

Publication date: 2026-06-19

Last updated on: 2026-06-19

Assigner: VulnCheck

Description
Joomla! Component Bargain Product VM3 1.0 contains an SQL injection vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary SQL queries by injecting malicious code through the product_id parameter. Attackers can supply crafted SQL statements in GET requests to the brainy and alice views to extract sensitive database information.
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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-2017-20261
EUVD
EUVD-2017-18988
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Vendor Product Version / Range
weborange bargain_product_vm3 1.0
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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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Executive Summary

CVE-2017-20261 is a SQL injection vulnerability in Joomla! Component Bargain Product VM3 version 1.0. It allows unauthenticated attackers to inject malicious SQL code through the product_id parameter in GET requests, specifically targeting the brainy and alice views of the component.

By exploiting this flaw, attackers can manipulate database queries to execute arbitrary SQL commands, potentially gaining unauthorized access to sensitive database information.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability can have serious impacts including unauthorized access to sensitive data stored in the database.

  • Attackers can extract confidential information by injecting crafted SQL statements.
  • It allows execution of arbitrary SQL commands without authentication.
  • The vulnerability poses a high risk as indicated by its CVSS score of 8.8.
Detection Guidance

This SQL injection vulnerability can be detected by sending crafted HTTP GET requests to the vulnerable Joomla! component's brainy and alice views, specifically targeting the product_id parameter with SQL injection payloads.

Example commands to test for the vulnerability include using curl or similar tools to send requests like:

  • curl "http://localhost/[PATH]/index.php/component/pazzari_vm3/?view=brainy&product_id=1' OR '1'='1"
  • curl "http://localhost/[PATH]/index.php/component/pazzari_vm3/?view=alice&product_id=1' OR '1'='1"

If the response contains unexpected data or error messages related to SQL syntax, it indicates the presence of the vulnerability.

Mitigation Strategies

Immediate mitigation steps include restricting access to the vulnerable component, applying input validation or filtering on the product_id parameter, and monitoring for suspicious requests targeting the brainy and alice views.

Since the vulnerability affects version 1.0 of the Joomla! Component Bargain Product VM3, updating to a patched or newer version provided by the vendor is recommended once available.

Additionally, consider implementing web application firewall (WAF) rules to block SQL injection attempts targeting the affected URLs.

Compliance Impact

The SQL injection vulnerability in Joomla! Component Bargain Product VM3 1.0 allows attackers to extract sensitive database information without authentication.

Such unauthorized access to sensitive data could 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 may compromise compliance with these common standards and regulations by exposing protected data.

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