CVE-2017-20256

Joomla Survey Force Deluxe 3.2.4 contains an SQL injection vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary SQL queries by injecting malicious code through the invite parameter. Attackers can send GET requests to the component with crafted SQL payloads in the invite parameter to extract sensitive database information.

CVSS v3 8.2 HIGH

8.2^/10

CVSS v3 : HIGH

Vector :

Exploitability : 3.9 / Impact : 4.2

Attack Vector NETWORK

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required NONE

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact LOW

Availability Impact NONE

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
http://joomplace.com/	Product
https://extensions.joomla.org/extensions/extension/contacts-and-feedback/surveys/survey-force-deluxe/	Product
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42606	Exploit VDB Entry
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/joomla-survey-force-deluxe-sql-injection-via-invite-parameter	Third Party Advisory

Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:a:joomplace:survey_force_deluxe:3.2.4:*:*:*:*:joomla\!:*:*

History

No history.

Information

Published : 2026-06-19 16:16

Updated : 2026-08-19 15:16

NVD link : CVE-2017-20256

Mitre link : CVE-2017-20256

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2017-20256

JSON object : View

Products Affected

joomplace

survey_force_deluxe

CWE

CWE-89

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')

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