CVE-2017-20263 Joomla! FocalPoint Pro Free 1.2.3 SQL Injection via location
Unauthenticated attackers can execute arbitrary SQL queries via the id parameter to extract sensitive database information from the Joomla FocalPoint plugin.
- 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-2017-20263?
CVE-2017-20263 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Focalpointx FocalPoint Pro / Free, 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 FocalPoint Pro/Free 1.2.3 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_focalpoint, view=location, and a crafted id parameter containing SQL commands to extract sensitive database information.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-20263?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Focalpointx Focalpoint.
How do I fix CVE-2017-20263?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-20263 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-2017-20263 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2017-20263 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-gr2q-v448-w3vm.