CVE-2017-20257
HighCVSS 8.2Exploitation Probability (EPSS)
Low risk25th percentile - higher than 25% of all known CVEs
Summary
Joomla! Component Quiz Deluxe version 3.7.4 contains an SQL injection vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands through the ajaxaction.flag_question task. Attackers can inject malicious SQL code via the stu_quiz_id or flag_quest parameters to manipulate database queries and extract sensitive information.
Risk Assessment
This vulnerability poses a serious risk to organizations as it allows attackers to access sensitive data in the database, potentially leading to a loss of confidentiality and integrity of information.
Recommendation
It is recommended to update the Joomla! Quiz Deluxe component to the latest version to mitigate this vulnerability and implement appropriate security measures such as input filtering and validation.
Original NVD description (English source)
Joomla! Component Quiz Deluxe 3.7.4 contains an SQL injection vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands through the ajaxaction.flag_question task. Attackers can inject malicious SQL code via the stu_quiz_id or flag_quest parameters to manipulate database queries and extract sensitive information.