CVE-2017-20258

Joomla! Component RPC Responsive Portfolio 1.6.1 contains an SQL injection vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary SQL queries by injecting malicious code through the id parameter. Attackers can send GET requests to index.php with option=com_pofos&view=pofo&id=[SQL] 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
https://extensions.joomla.org/extension/rpc-responsive-portfolio/	Product
https://extro.media/	Product
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42564	Exploit VDB Entry
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/joomla-component-rpc-responsive-portfolio-sql-injection	Third Party Advisory

Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:a:extro:responsive_portfolio:1.6.1:*:*:*:*:joomla\!:*:*

History

No history.

Information

Published : 2026-06-19 16:16

Updated : 2026-08-19 15:11

NVD link : CVE-2017-20258

Mitre link : CVE-2017-20258

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2017-20258

JSON object : View

Products Affected

extro

responsive_portfolio

CWE

CWE-89

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

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