CVE-2017-20259: Joomla OSDownloads 1.7.4 SQL Injection via item view
Joomla OSDownloads 1.7.4 contains an SQL injection vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary SQL queries by injecting malicious code through the id parameter. Attackers can send GET requests to index.php with option=comosdownloads&view=item&id=[SQL] to extract sensitive database information including credentials and configuration data.
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What is the severity of CVE-2017-20259?
The severity of CVE-2017-20259 is considered high with a score of 8.2.
How do I fix CVE-2017-20259?
To fix CVE-2017-20259, update Joomla OSDownloads to the latest version that addresses this SQL injection vulnerability.
What type of attack can exploit CVE-2017-20259?
CVE-2017-20259 can be exploited through SQL injection attacks allowing attackers to execute arbitrary SQL queries.
Who is affected by CVE-2017-20259?
Any users running Joomla OSDownloads version 1.7.4 are affected by CVE-2017-20259.
How does CVE-2017-20259 impact data security?
CVE-2017-20259 impacts data security by allowing unauthorized access to sensitive information via SQL queries.