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CVE-2017-20256: Joomla Survey Force Deluxe 3.2.4 SQL Injection via invite Parameter

Joomla Survey Force Deluxe 3.2.4 contains an SQL injection vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary SQL queries by injecting malicious code through the invite parameter. Attackers can send GET requests to the component with crafted SQL payloads in the invite parameter to extract sensitive database information.

HighCVSS 8.8Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2017-20256 affects Joomplace Survey Force Deluxe 3.2.4 for Joomla. An unauthenticated attacker may use a vulnerable public survey component to query the site database, risking exposure of sensitive data. Exposure is likely limited to Joomla sites that installed Joomplace Survey Force Deluxe 3.2.4, especially where the component is reachable from the internet. Treat as a high-priority legacy Joomla exposure. Public exploit information and unauthenticated database access risk justify rapid inventory, containment, and removal or vendor-guided remediation. Mitigation focus: Inventory Joomla sites for Survey Force Deluxe and confirm installed versions.; Disable or remove Survey Force Deluxe 3.2.4 where business use is not essential.; Check Joomplace or Joomla extension guidance for a fixed version or vendor workaround..

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
High
CVSS
8.8 (4.0)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

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SSVC decision data

CISA-ADPCISA Coordinator
Timestamp
Version
2.0.3
Exploitation: noneAutomatable: yesTechnical Impact: partial

CVSS vector scores

2 official scores

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
8.8CVSS 4.0HighCVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N——VulnCheck
8.2CVSS 3.1HighCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N3.94.2VulnCheck

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 4.0 score

8.8High
CVSS 4.0 vector shape for CVE-2017-20256Attack VectorAttack ComplexityAttack RequirementsPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionVS ConfidentialityVS IntegrityVS AvailabilitySS ConfidentialitySS IntegritySS Availability

Vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Attack Requirements
NonePresent
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NonePassiveActive
VS Confidentiality
HighLowNone
VS Integrity
HighLowNone
VS Availability
HighLowNone
SS Confidentiality
HighLowNone
SS Integrity
HighLowNone
SS Availability
HighLowNone

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Affected products

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VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
JoomplaceSurvey Force Deluxe3.2.4Listed
Weakness

CWE details

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Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.

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