CVE-2017-20269

CVE-2017-20269 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2. 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

Description

Joomla! Component KissGallery 1.0.0 contains an SQL injection vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to inject SQL commands through the component URL path. Attackers can supply malicious SQL code in the kissgallery endpoint to execute arbitrary database queries and extract sensitive information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-20269?
Joomla! Component KissGallery 1.0.0 contains an SQL injection vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to inject SQL commands through the component URL path. Attackers can supply malicious SQL code in the kissgallery endpoint to execute arbitrary database queries and extract sensitive information.
How severe is CVE-2017-20269?
CVE-2017-20269 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-20269 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (19th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-20269?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2017-20269 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2017-20269 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2017-18996.
When was CVE-2017-20269 published?
CVE-2017-20269 was published on 2026-06-19 and last updated on 2026-06-22.

References

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