CVE-2017-20280
HighCVSS 8.2Exploitation Probability (EPSS)
Low risk14th percentile - higher than 14% of all known CVEs
Summary
The Joomla Component Myportfolio version 3.0.2 contains an SQL injection vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to manipulate database queries by injecting SQL code through the pid parameter. Attackers can send GET requests to index.php with malicious pid values in the task=project&view=grid endpoint to extract sensitive database information.
Risk Assessment
This vulnerability poses a risk of exposing sensitive database information, which could lead to serious security breaches and loss of user trust.
Recommendation
It is recommended to update the Myportfolio component to the latest version that fixes this vulnerability and to implement appropriate security measures such as input filtering and validation.
Original NVD description (English source)
Joomla Component Myportfolio 3.0.2 contains an SQL injection vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to manipulate database queries by injecting SQL code through the pid parameter. Attackers can send GET requests to index.php with malicious pid values in the task=project&view=grid endpoint to extract sensitive database information.