CVE-2017-20259

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.

Score

CVSS 4.0 8.8 High

Status

Analyzed - disclosure@vulncheck.com

Published

2026-06-19

Last modified

2026-10-01

Weaknesses

CWE-89

Affected products

• Osdownloads (Joomlashack)

References

• https://extensions.joomla.org/extensions/extension/directory-a-documentation/downloads/osdownloads/
• https://joomlashack.com/
• https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42561
• https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/joomla-osdownloads-sql-injection-via-item-view