CVE-2017-20264 Joomla! Component Sponsor Wall 8.0 SQL Injection
Unauthenticated attackers can execute arbitrary SQL queries via the wallid parameter to extract sensitive database information from the Joomla Sponsor Wall component.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2017-20264?
CVE-2017-20264 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Pulseextensions Sponsor Wall, published on 19 Jun 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Joomla! Component Sponsor Wall 8.0 contains an SQL injection vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary SQL queries by injecting malicious code through the wallid parameter. Attackers can send GET requests to index.php with the option=com_sponsorwall&task=click&wallid parameter containing SQL injection payloads to extract sensitive database information including credentials and configuration data.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-20264?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Pulseextensions Sponsor Wall.
How do I fix CVE-2017-20264?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-20264 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-2017-20264 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2017-20264 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-ffqj-8m7h-5cf2.