CVE-2017-20272 Joomla Ultimate Property Listing 1.0.2 SQL Injection via sf_selectuser_id
Unauthenticated attackers can execute arbitrary SQL queries via the sf_selectuser_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-2017-20272?
CVE-2017-20272 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Faboba Ultimate Property Listing, 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 Ultimate Property Listing 1.0.2 contains an SQL injection vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary SQL queries by injecting malicious code through the sf_selectuser_id parameter. Attackers can send GET requests to index.php with the option=com_upl and view=propertylisting parameters to extract sensitive database information including table names and column structures.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-20272?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Faboba Ultimate Property Listing.
How do I fix CVE-2017-20272?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-20272 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-2017-20272 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2017-20272 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-fr59-fqc2-p944.