CVE-2017-20257
Joomla! Component Quiz Deluxe 3.7.4 SQL Injection
Description
Joomla! Component Quiz Deluxe 3.7.4 contains an SQL injection vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands through the ajaxaction.flag_question task. Attackers can inject malicious SQL code via the stu_quiz_id or flag_quest parameters to manipulate database queries and extract sensitive information.
INFO
Published Date :
June 19, 2026, 3:34 p.m.
Last Modified :
June 19, 2026, 3:34 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
VulnCheck
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2017-20257
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 |
Solution
- Update Joomla! Component Quiz Deluxe to a secure version.
- Validate and sanitize all user inputs.
- Implement parameterized queries for database operations.
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