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CVE-2017-20279

Extensions Joomla Payage SQL injection

8.2 HIGHPublic exploitEPSS 0.43%
  1. Published19 Jun 2026

Description

Joomla Payage 2.05 contains an SQL injection vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to manipulate database queries by injecting SQL code through the aid parameter. Attackers can send GET requests to index.php with malicious aid values in the make_payment task to extract sensitive database information using boolean-based blind or time-based blind techniques.

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

Extensions Joomla Payage2.05

Remediation

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

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2017-20279 being actively exploited?

CVE-2017-20279 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. A public exploit reference exists, so treat it as exploitable. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.43%.

How severe is CVE-2017-20279?

CVE-2017-20279 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.2, rated high. EPSS estimates a 0.43% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2017-20279?

Affected products include Extensions Joomla Payage.

How do I fix CVE-2017-20279?

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.