CVE-2017-20252 Joomla NextGen Editor 2.1.0 SQL Injection via plname Parameter
Unauthenticated attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the plname parameter to extract sensitive database information from Joomla NextGen Editor.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2017-20252?
CVE-2017-20252 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in nextgeneditor NextGen Editor, published on 19 Jun 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official 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.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-20252?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Nextgeneditor Nextgen Editor.
How do I fix CVE-2017-20252?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-20252 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Use parameterised queries everywhere and never build SQL by joining strings. Upgrade affected software first; a web application firewall only buys time. More about SQL injection.
Is CVE-2017-20252 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2017-20252 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-2xg7-x64v-q25q.