CVE-2020-37224

Joomla J2 JOBS 1.3.0 contains an authenticated SQL injection vulnerability that allows authenticated attackers to manipulate database queries by injecting SQL code through the 'sortby' parameter. Attackers can send POST requests to the administrator index with malicious 'sortby' values to extract sensitive database information.

CVSS v3 7.1 HIGH

7.1^/10

CVSS v3 : HIGH

Vector :

Exploitability : 2.8 / Impact : 4.2

Attack Vector NETWORK

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required LOW

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact LOW

Availability Impact NONE

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://joomsky.com/
https://joomsky.com/products/js-jobs-pro.html
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/48648
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/joomla-j2-jobs-authenticated-sql-injection-via-sortby

Configurations

No configuration.

History

No history.

Information

Published : 2026-05-13 16:16

Updated : 2026-06-17 03:17

NVD link : CVE-2020-37224

Mitre link : CVE-2020-37224

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2020-37224

JSON object : View

Products Affected

No product.

CWE

CWE-89

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

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