CVE-2017-20265: Joomla! Component Flip Wall 8.0 SQL Injection
Joomla! Component Flip Wall 8.0 contains an SQL injection vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary SQL queries by injecting malicious code through the wallid parameter. Attackers can send GET requests to index.php with the option=comflipwall&task=click&wallid parameter containing SQL injection payloads to extract sensitive database information.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Remove
Remove
Joomla! Component Flip Wall 8.0 (com_flipwall)from your environment.Uninstall or disable the Flip Wall component from affected Joomla installations until a vendor patch is available.
- Compensating control
Block or filter HTTP requests that invoke the vulnerable endpoint (requests to index.php containing option=com_flipwall&task=click&wallid). Implement a WAF rule or firewall ACL to drop or inspect such requests to prevent exploitation.
- Operational
Review web and database logs for requests containing option=com_flipwall&task=click and the wallid parameter to detect potential exploitation. If sensitive database information may have been exposed, treat as compromise and rotate database credentials and any exposed secrets.
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-20265?
CVE-2017-20265 has a high severity rating of 7.1.
What is the main issue addressed by CVE-2017-20265?
CVE-2017-20265 identifies an SQL injection vulnerability in Joomla! Component Flip Wall 8.0.
How do I fix CVE-2017-20265?
To fix CVE-2017-20265, upgrade to a patched version of Joomla! Component Flip Wall that addresses the SQL injection vulnerability.
Who can exploit CVE-2017-20265?
CVE-2017-20265 can be exploited by unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary SQL queries.
Which parameter is vulnerable in CVE-2017-20265?
The wallid parameter in Joomla! Component Flip Wall 8.0 is the entry point for the SQL injection vulnerability.