CVE-2020-37224 Joomla J2 JOBS 1.3.0 Authenticated SQL Injection via sortby
Authenticated attackers can inject SQL via the sortby parameter to extract sensitive database information from the Joomla J2 JOBS plugin.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2020-37224?
CVE-2020-37224 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Joomsky J2 JOBS, published on 13 May 2026. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Joomla J2 JOBS 1.3.0 contains an authenticated SQL injection vulnerability that allows authenticated attackers to manipulate database queries by injecting SQL code through the 'sortby' parameter. Attackers can send POST requests to the administrator index with malicious 'sortby' values to extract sensitive database information.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-37224?
How do I fix CVE-2020-37224?
No fix has been published for CVE-2020-37224 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-2020-37224 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2020-37224 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-x263-368w-8wpf.