CVE-2017-20263

Joomla! Component FocalPoint Pro/Free 1.2.3 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_focalpoint, view=location, and a crafted id parameter containing SQL commands 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://focalpointx.com/	Broken Link
http://focalpointx.com/demos/focalpoint-pro	Broken Link
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42530	Exploit VDB Entry
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/joomla-focalpoint-pro-free-sql-injection-via-location	Third Party Advisory

Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

OR	cpe:2.3:a:focalpointx:focalpoint:1.2.3::::free:joomla\!::*
	cpe:2.3:a:focalpointx:focalpoint:1.2.3::::pro:joomla\!::*

History

No history.

Information

Published : 2026-06-19 16:16

Updated : 2026-08-19 16:24

NVD link : CVE-2017-20263

Mitre link : CVE-2017-20263

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2017-20263

JSON object : View

Products Affected

focalpointx

focalpoint

CWE

CWE-89

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

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