Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This is a high-risk SQL injection in the Joomla Myportfolio component version 3.0.2. An unauthenticated internet user may be able to manipulate database queries through the pid parameter and extract sensitive database information. The evidence names a public exploit reference, but does not show confirmed active exploitation.
Executive priority
Prioritize internet-facing Joomla assets first. The business concern is unauthorized database access from a niche but public-facing extension, with public exploit information available. If the component is present, handle as a near-term remediation item.
Technical view
CVE-2017-20280 affects Myportfolio 3.0.2 for Joomla. The vulnerable surface is the project grid view using the pid parameter. CVSS 4.0 is 8.8 with network access, low complexity, no privileges, no user interaction, high confidentiality impact, and low integrity impact. CWE-89 applies.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely on public Joomla sites that have the Myportfolio component version 3.0.2 installed and reachable by unauthenticated users. Organizations without this specific extension or version are not shown as affected by the provided sources.
Exploitation context
The source bundle includes an ExploitDB reference, so public exploit information exists. The bundle marks CISA KEV as false and provides no cited evidence of active exploitation in the wild. Treat internet-facing instances as urgent until inventory confirms absence or remediation.
Researcher notes
Evidence is clear for affected product, version, parameter, impact class, and public exploit reference. The bundle does not identify a vendor patch, fixed version, CPE, or active exploitation. Avoid broad Joomla conclusions beyond Myportfolio 3.0.2.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory Joomla sites for Myportfolio component version 3.0.2.
- Check Myportfolio, Joomla, and advisory sources for vendor remediation guidance.
- Disable or remove the vulnerable component if it is not required.
- Restrict public access to affected Myportfolio routes where feasible.
- Monitor web logs for suspicious pid parameter activity.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether any Joomla instance runs Myportfolio 3.0.2.
- Verify affected pages are reachable without authentication.
- Review logs for unusual requests to Myportfolio project grid pages.
- Use authorized vulnerability scanning to confirm exposure safely.
- Document systems confirmed not affected by this component.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- 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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CVSS vector scores
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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——VulnCheckCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N3.94.2VulnCheckVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 4.0 score
8.8HighVector: 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
Base CVSS 3.1 score
8.2HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N
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ADP provider summaries
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- ExploitDB-41930CVE reference, VulnCheck · exploit
- VulnCheck Advisory: Joomla Component Myportfolio 3.0.2 SQL Injection via pid ParameterCVE reference, VulnCheck · third-party-advisory
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