How severe is CVE-2017-15965?

CVE-2017-15965 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-15965 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-15965?

CVE-2017-15965 affects Nswd Ns Download Shop. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-15965?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2017-15965 published?

CVE-2017-15965 was published on 2017-10-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-15965

CVE-2017-15965 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Nswd Ns Download Shop with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-89.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (87th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-89
Affected product: Nswd Ns Download Shop
Published: 2017-10-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The NS Download Shop (aka com_ns_downloadshop) component 2.2.6 for Joomla! allows SQL Injection via the id parameter in an invoice.create action.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-15965?: The NS Download Shop (aka com_ns_downloadshop) component 2.2.6 for Joomla! allows SQL Injection via the id parameter in an invoice.create action.
How severe is CVE-2017-15965?: CVE-2017-15965 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-15965 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-15965?: CVE-2017-15965 affects Nswd Ns Download Shop. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-15965?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2017-15965 published?: CVE-2017-15965 was published on 2017-10-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:nswd:ns_download_shop:2.2.6:*:*:*:*:joomla\!:*:*

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