CVE-2017-20274 Joomla LMS King Professional 3.2.4.0 SQL Injection via learningpath
Unauthenticated attackers can inject SQL code via the cp_id parameter to extract sensitive database information from Joomla LMS King Professional.
- 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-2017-20274?
CVE-2017-20274 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in King-products LMS King Professional, 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 LMS King Professional 3.2.4.0 contains an SQL injection vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to manipulate database queries by injecting SQL code through the cp_id parameter. Attackers can send GET requests to index.php with the option=com_lmsking, view=lmsking, layout=learningpath, and task=learningPath parameters to extract sensitive database information.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-20274?
It affects 1 product.
Products include King-Products Learning Management System King.
How do I fix CVE-2017-20274?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-20274 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-2017-20274 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2017-20274 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-ffqv-8fvq-3j4g.