CVE-2017-20276
Received Received - Intake
SQL Injection in Joomla SIMGenealogy Component

Publication date: 2026-06-19

Last updated on: 2026-06-19

Assigner: VulnCheck

Description
Joomla! Component SIMGenealogy 2.1.5 contains an SQL injection vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to manipulate database queries by injecting SQL code through the type parameter. Attackers can send GET requests to index.php with the option=com_simgenealogy, view=latest parameters and inject malicious SQL in the type parameter 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-2017-20276
EUVD
EUVD-2017-19003
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Vendor Product Version / Range
joomla component_simgenealogy 2.1.5
simbunch simgenealogy 2.1.5
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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

The Joomla! Component SIMGenealogy version 2.1.5 contains a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability. This flaw allows unauthenticated attackers to inject malicious SQL code through the 'type' parameter in a GET request to the URL path /index.php with parameters option=com_simgenealogy and view=latest.

By exploiting this vulnerability, attackers can manipulate database queries, potentially extracting sensitive information from the database without authorization.

Compliance Impact

The SQL injection vulnerability in Joomla! Component SIMGenealogy 2.1.5 allows unauthenticated attackers to extract sensitive database information. This unauthorized access to sensitive data can lead to violations of data protection regulations such as GDPR and HIPAA, which require the protection of personal and sensitive information from unauthorized disclosure.

Organizations using the affected component may face compliance risks because the vulnerability could result in data breaches, exposing personal or protected health information, thereby failing to meet the security requirements mandated by these standards.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability can have significant security impacts. Attackers can gain unauthorized access to sensitive database information by injecting SQL code, which can lead to data breaches.

Because the vulnerability requires no authentication and has a high CVSS score (8.8), it poses a serious risk to systems using the affected Joomla! component, potentially compromising confidentiality and integrity of data.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability can be detected by sending crafted GET requests to the affected Joomla! component and observing the responses for SQL injection behavior.

Specifically, you can test the vulnerability by sending requests to the URL path: /index.php with parameters option=com_simgenealogy, view=latest, and injecting SQL code into the type parameter.

A sample command using curl to test for the vulnerability might be:

  • curl "http://[target]/index.php?option=com_simgenealogy&view=latest&type=1' OR '1'='1"

If the response indicates SQL errors or returns unexpected data, it may confirm the presence of the SQL injection vulnerability.

Mitigation Strategies

Immediate mitigation steps include restricting access to the vulnerable component and avoiding the use of the affected version of the SIMGenealogy Joomla! component.

Since the vulnerability allows unauthenticated SQL injection via the type parameter, you should:

  • Apply any available patches or updates from the vendor or Joomla! Extensions Directory.
  • If patches are not available, consider disabling or removing the SIMGenealogy component until a fix is applied.
  • Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to block malicious requests targeting the type parameter in the affected URLs.
  • Monitor logs for suspicious GET requests to /index.php with option=com_simgenealogy and view=latest parameters.
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