CVE-2017-20280

CVE-2017-20280 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 Myportfolio 3.0.2 contains an SQL injection vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to manipulate database queries by injecting SQL code through the pid parameter. Attackers can send GET requests to index.php with malicious pid values in the task=project&view=grid endpoint to extract sensitive database information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-20280?
Joomla Component Myportfolio 3.0.2 contains an SQL injection vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to manipulate database queries by injecting SQL code through the pid parameter. Attackers can send GET requests to index.php with malicious pid values in the task=project&view=grid endpoint to extract sensitive database information.
How severe is CVE-2017-20280?
CVE-2017-20280 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-2017-20280 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (15th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-20280?
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-2017-20280 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2017-20280 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2017-19007.
When was CVE-2017-20280 published?
CVE-2017-20280 was published on 2026-06-19 and last updated on 2026-06-23.

References

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