CVE-2017-20279

Joomla Payage 2.05 contains an SQL injection vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to manipulate database queries by injecting SQL code through the aid parameter. Attackers can send GET requests to index.php with malicious aid values in the make_payment task to extract sensitive database information using boolean-based blind or time-based blind techniques.

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/42113	Exploit VDB Entry
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/joomla-payage-sql-injection-via-aid-parameter	Third Party Advisory

Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:a:extensions:joomla_payage:2.05:*:*:*:*:joomla\!:*:*

History

No history.

Information

Published : 2026-06-19 17:16

Updated : 2026-08-19 18:38

NVD link : CVE-2017-20279

Mitre link : CVE-2017-20279

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2017-20279

JSON object : View

Products Affected

extensions

joomla_payage

CWE

CWE-89

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

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