High severity8.2NVD Advisory· Published Jun 19, 2026· Updated Aug 19, 2026
CVE-2017-20259
CVE-2017-20259
Description
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=com_osdownloads&view=item&id=[SQL] to extract sensitive database information including credentials and configuration data.
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Affected products
1- Range: <=1.7.4
Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
4- www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42561nvdExploitVDB Entry
- www.vulncheck.com/advisories/joomla-osdownloads-sql-injection-via-item-viewnvdThird Party Advisory
- extensions.joomla.org/extensions/extension/directory-a-documentation/downloads/osdownloads/nvdProduct
- joomlashack.comnvdProduct
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