CVE-2017-20276 Joomla! Component SIMGenealogy 2.1.5 SQL Injection
Unauthenticated attackers can inject SQL via the type parameter to extract sensitive database information from the SIMGenealogy Joomla component.
- 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-2017-20276?
CVE-2017-20276 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Simbunch SIMGenealogy, 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 SIMGenealogy 2.1.5 contains an SQL injection vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to manipulate database queries by injecting SQL code through the type parameter. Attackers can send GET requests to index.php with the option=com_simgenealogy, view=latest parameters and inject malicious SQL in the type parameter to extract sensitive database information.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-20276?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Simbunch Simgenealogy.
How do I fix CVE-2017-20276?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-20276 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-2017-20276 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2017-20276 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-j6mc-qwpx-6j59.