CVE-2017-20252
Joomla NextGen Editor 2.1.0 SQL Injection via plname Parameter
Description
Joomla NextGen Editor 2.1.0 contains an SQL injection vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands through the plname parameter. Attackers can send GET requests to index.php with option=com_nge&view=config and inject malicious SQL code in the plname parameter to extract sensitive database information.
INFO
Published Date :
June 19, 2026, 4:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
Aug. 19, 2026, 3:59 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | |||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update to the latest version of Joomla NextGen Editor.
- Sanitize all user inputs, especially the plname parameter.
- Validate and sanitize SQL queries.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2017-20252.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://extensions.joomla.org/extension/nextgen-editor/ | Product |
| https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43365 | Exploit VDB Entry |
| https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/joomla-nextgen-editor-sql-injection-via-plname-parameter | Third Party Advisory |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Aug. 19, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:nextgeneditor:nextgen_editor:2.1.0:*:*:*:*:joomla!:*:* Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://extensions.joomla.org/extension/nextgen-editor/ Types: Product Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43365 Types: Exploit, VDB Entry Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/joomla-nextgen-editor-sql-injection-via-plname-parameter Types: Third Party Advisory -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Jun. 22, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2017-20252', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'poc'}, {'automatable': 'yes'}, {'technicalImpact': 'partial'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-06-22T16:27:30.608915Z'} -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jun. 19, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'nextgeneditor', 'product': 'NextGen Editor', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '2.1.0'}]}] Added Description Joomla NextGen Editor 2.1.0 contains an SQL injection vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands through the plname parameter. Attackers can send GET requests to index.php with option=com_nge&view=config and inject malicious SQL code in the plname parameter to extract sensitive database information. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N Added CWE CWE-89 Added Reference https://extensions.joomla.org/extension/nextgen-editor/ Added Reference https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43365 Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/joomla-nextgen-editor-sql-injection-via-plname-parameter