CVE-2017-20258 Joomla! Component RPC Responsive Portfolio 1.6.1 SQL Injection
Unauthenticated attackers can execute arbitrary SQL queries via the id parameter to extract sensitive database information from the Joomla RPC Responsive Portfolio component.
- 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-2017-20258?
CVE-2017-20258 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Extro RPC, 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 RPC Responsive Portfolio 1.6.1 contains an SQL injection vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary SQL queries by injecting malicious code through the id parameter. Attackers can send GET requests to index.php with option=com_pofos&view=pofo&id=[SQL] to extract sensitive database information.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-20258?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Extro Responsive Portfolio.
How do I fix CVE-2017-20258?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-20258 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-2017-20258 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2017-20258 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-cm4j-r3hw-w37m.