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CVE-2017-20256 JoomPlace CVE debrief

CVE-2017-20256 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Joomla Survey Force Deluxe 3.2.4. Unaffected attackers can inject malicious SQL code through the invite parameter, allowing them to execute arbitrary queries and potentially extract sensitive database information. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 8.8 and is considered high priority. Defenders should prioritize patching or mitigating this vulnerability to prevent potential data breaches.

Vendor
JoomPlace
Product
Survey Force Deluxe
CVSS
HIGH 8.8
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-06-19
Original CVE updated
2026-08-19
Advisory published
2026-06-19
Advisory updated
2026-08-19

Who should care

Administrators and security teams responsible for Joomla installations, particularly those using Survey Force Deluxe 3.2.4, should be aware of this vulnerability and take immediate action to protect their systems. This vulnerability can be exploited by unauthenticated attackers, making it a high-risk issue that requires prompt attention.

Technical summary

CVE-2017-20256 is an SQL injection vulnerability in the invite parameter of Joomla Survey Force Deluxe 3.2.4. Attackers can send crafted GET requests to the component with malicious SQL payloads to execute arbitrary queries. The vulnerability has a CVSS vector of CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X, indicating a high severity score of 8.8.

Defensive priority

High priority due to high CVSS score and potential for data breaches

Recommended defensive actions

  • Apply the latest patch or update for Joomla Survey Force Deluxe to version 3.2.5 or later
  • Limit exposure by restricting access to the invite parameter
  • Monitor for suspicious activity and implement compensating controls
  • Review and update incident response plans to address potential SQL injection attacks
  • Inventory Joomla installations and prioritize patching or mitigation for vulnerable versions

Evidence notes

The primary evidence for this vulnerability comes from the NVD and CVE.org records. The vulnerability affects Joomla Survey Force Deluxe 3.2.4 and has a CVSS score of 8.8. Defenders should verify the affected product and version, and review official sources for patching or mitigation guidance.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2017-20256 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2017-20256

    CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.

  • CVE-2017-20256 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-20256

    NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.

Supplemental references

Methodology and review provenance

AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.