CVE-2017-20269 Joomla! Component KissGallery 1.0.0 SQL Injection
Unauthenticated attackers can inject SQL commands via the KissGallery component URL 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-2017-20269?
CVE-2017-20269 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Terrywcarter KissGallery, 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 KissGallery 1.0.0 contains an SQL injection vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to inject SQL commands through the component URL path. Attackers can supply malicious SQL code in the kissgallery endpoint to execute arbitrary database queries and extract sensitive information.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-20269?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Terrywcarter Kissgallery.
How do I fix CVE-2017-20269?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-20269 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-2017-20269 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2017-20269 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-rvm4-h8vv-xggr.