CVE-2017-20279 Joomla Payage 2.05 SQL Injection via aid Parameter
Unauthenticated attackers can extract sensitive database information via SQL injection in the aid parameter of the Joomla Payage plugin.
- 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-2017-20279?
CVE-2017-20279 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Extensions Joomla Payage, 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 Payage 2.05 contains an SQL injection vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to manipulate database queries by injecting SQL code through the aid parameter. Attackers can send GET requests to index.php with malicious aid values in the make_payment task to extract sensitive database information using boolean-based blind or time-based blind techniques.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-20279?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Extensions Joomla Payage.
How do I fix CVE-2017-20279?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-20279 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-2017-20279 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2017-20279 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-cwh3-2v9r-wj9q.