CVE-2017-20260 Joomla! Component Price Alert 3.0.2 SQL Injection
Unauthenticated attackers can execute arbitrary SQL queries via the product_id parameter to extract sensitive database information.
- 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-2017-20260?
CVE-2017-20260 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Weborange Price Alert, 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 Price Alert 3.0.2 contains an SQL injection vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary SQL queries by injecting malicious code through the product_id parameter. Attackers can send requests to the subscribeajax view with crafted SQL payloads in the product_id parameter to extract sensitive database information including credentials and configuration data.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-20260?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Weborange Price Alert.
How do I fix CVE-2017-20260?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-20260 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-2017-20260 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2017-20260 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-6fwx-3q8g-7p7v.