CVE-2017-20276

Joomla! Component SIMGenealogy 2.1.5 contains an SQL injection vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to manipulate database queries by injecting SQL code through the type parameter. Attackers can send GET requests to index.php with the option=com_simgenealogy, view=latest parameters and inject malicious SQL in the type 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
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42413	Exploit VDB Entry
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/joomla-component-simgenealogy-sql-injection	Third Party Advisory

Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:a:simbunch:simgenealogy:2.1.5:*:*:*:*:joomla\!:*:*

History

No history.

Information

Published : 2026-06-19 17:16

Updated : 2026-08-19 18:56

NVD link : CVE-2017-20276

Mitre link : CVE-2017-20276

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2017-20276

JSON object : View

Products Affected

simbunch

simgenealogy

CWE

CWE-89

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

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