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CVE-2017-20256

Joomplace Survey Force Deluxe SQL injection

8.2 HIGHPublic exploitEPSS 0.49%
  1. Published19 Jun 2026

Description

Joomla Survey Force Deluxe 3.2.4 contains an SQL injection vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary SQL queries by injecting malicious code through the invite parameter. Attackers can send GET requests to the component with crafted SQL payloads in the invite parameter to extract sensitive database information.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityLow
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N

Affected products

Joomplace Survey Force Deluxe3.2.4

Remediation

No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2017-20256 being actively exploited?

CVE-2017-20256 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. A public exploit reference exists, so treat it as exploitable. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.49%.

How severe is CVE-2017-20256?

CVE-2017-20256 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.2, rated high. EPSS estimates a 0.49% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2017-20256?

Affected products include Joomplace Survey Force Deluxe.

How do I fix CVE-2017-20256?

Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.