CVE-2017-20271 Joomla StreetGuessr Game 1.1.8 SQL Injection via catid
Unauthenticated attackers can execute arbitrary SQL queries via the catid 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-2017-20271?
CVE-2017-20271 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Nordmograph StreetGuessr Game, 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 StreetGuessr Game 1.1.8 contains an SQL injection vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary SQL queries by injecting malicious code through the catid parameter. Attackers can send GET requests to index.php with the option=com_streetguess&view=maps parameters and inject SQL code in the catid parameter to extract sensitive database information including version and database names.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-20271?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Nordmograph Streetguessr Game.
How do I fix CVE-2017-20271?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-20271 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-2017-20271 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2017-20271 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-gfvf-9rr9-vrhc.