CVE-2017-20271

Joomla StreetGuessr Game 1.1.8 contains an SQL injection vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary SQL queries by injecting malicious code through the catid parameter. Attackers can send GET requests to index.php with the option=com_streetguess&view=maps parameters and inject SQL code in the catid parameter to extract sensitive database information including version and database names.

Score

CVSS 4.0 8.8 High

Status

Analyzed - disclosure@vulncheck.com

Published

2026-06-19

Last modified

2026-06-23

Weaknesses

CWE-89

Affected products

• Streetguessr Game (Nordmograph)

References

• https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42423
• https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/joomla-streetguessr-game-sql-injection-via-catid