CVE-2017-20262: Joomla! Component Ajax Quiz 1.8 SQL Injection
Joomla! Component Ajax Quiz 1.8 contains an SQL injection vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary SQL queries by injecting malicious code through the cid parameter. Attackers can send GET requests to index.php with the option=comajaxquiz and view=ajaxquiz parameters to extract sensitive database information including table names and column structures.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Remove
Remove
Joomla! Component Ajax Quiz 1.8from your environment.Uninstall the Ajax Quiz component from affected Joomla installations if it is not required; otherwise disable/take the component offline until a safe fix is available.
- Compensating control
Block or restrict access to the Ajax Quiz endpoint (requests to index.php with option=com_ajaxquiz and view=ajaxquiz) and/or apply WAF rules to filter or sanitize the 'cid' parameter to prevent unauthenticated SQL injection attempts.
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-20262?
CVE-2017-20262 has a severity rating of high with a score of 8.2.
What type of vulnerability is associated with CVE-2017-20262?
CVE-2017-20262 is an SQL injection vulnerability.
How can attackers exploit CVE-2017-20262?
Attackers can exploit CVE-2017-20262 by injecting malicious SQL code through the cid parameter in GET requests.
What impact does CVE-2017-20262 have on Joomla! Component Ajax Quiz?
CVE-2017-20262 allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary SQL queries.
How do I fix CVE-2017-20262?
To fix CVE-2017-20262, update the Joomla! Component Ajax Quiz to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.