CVE-2017-20254 Joomla! Component User Bench 1.0 SQL Injection via userid
Unauthenticated attackers can execute arbitrary SQL queries via the userid parameter to extract sensitive database information from Joomla User Bench.
- 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-2017-20254?
CVE-2017-20254 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Gegabyte User Bench, 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! Component User Bench 1.0 contains an SQL injection vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary SQL queries by injecting malicious code through the userid parameter. Attackers can send GET requests to index.php with the option=com_userbench&view=detail&userid parameter containing SQL injection payloads to extract sensitive database information including credentials and configuration data.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-20254?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Gegabyte User Bench.
How do I fix CVE-2017-20254?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-20254 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-2017-20254 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2017-20254 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-fc5c-m7wj-hqjw.