CVE-2017-20274

Joomla LMS King Professional 3.2.4.0 contains an SQL injection vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to manipulate database queries by injecting SQL code through the cp_id parameter. Attackers can send GET requests to index.php with the option=com_lmsking, view=lmsking, layout=learningpath, and task=learningPath parameters 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://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42415	Exploit VDB Entry
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/joomla-lms-king-professional-sql-injection-via-learningpath	Third Party Advisory

Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:a:king-products:learning_management_system_king:3.2.4.0:*:*:*:professional:joomla\!:*:*

History

No history.

Information

Published : 2026-06-19 17:16

Updated : 2026-08-19 15:57

NVD link : CVE-2017-20274

Mitre link : CVE-2017-20274

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2017-20274

JSON object : View

Products Affected

king-products

learning_management_system_king

CWE

CWE-89

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

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