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CVE-2017-20252 nextgeneditor CVE debrief

CVE-2017-20252 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Joomla NextGen Editor 2.1.0. Unaffected attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the plname parameter in GET requests to index.php with option=com_nge&view=config. This vulnerability has a CVSS score of 8.8, indicating a high level of risk. Defenders should prioritize patching or mitigating this vulnerability to prevent potential data breaches.

Vendor
nextgeneditor
Product
NextGen Editor
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

Defenders of Joomla installations with NextGen Editor 2.1.0 should prioritize patching or mitigating this vulnerability. This includes administrators of Joomla-based websites, security teams responsible for vulnerability management, and developers using the NextGen Editor extension.

Technical summary

The CVE-2017-20252 vulnerability is an SQL injection issue in Joomla NextGen Editor 2.1.0. The vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands through the plname parameter in GET requests to index.php with option=com_nge&view=config. This can lead to extraction of sensitive database information. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 8.8 and is classified as CWE-89.

Defensive priority

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

Recommended defensive actions

  • Apply official patches or updates for Joomla NextGen Editor
  • Limit exposure by restricting access to the affected index.php file
  • Monitor for suspicious SQL queries and database activity
  • Review and update database credentials and access controls
  • Inventory Joomla installations and NextGen Editor versions

Evidence notes

The primary evidence for this vulnerability comes from the NVD and CVE.org records. The vulnerability affects Joomla NextGen Editor 2.1.0. Defenders should verify the version of NextGen Editor in use and check for official patches or updates. The CVSS score of 8.8 indicates a high level of risk.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2017-20252 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2017-20252

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

  • CVE-2017-20252 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-20252

    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.