HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2017-20282
HIGH

CVE-2017-20282

CWE-89Published: June 19, 2026· Updated: Jun 22, 2026

8.2
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Joomla! Component jCart for OpenCart 2.0 contains an SQL injection vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to manipulate database queries by injecting SQL code through the product_id parameter. Attackers can send GET requests to index.php with the option=com_jcart&route=product/product parameters and malicious product_id values to extract sensitive database information.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2017-20282 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), with a CVSS base score of 8.2.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-89): SQL injection vulnerabilities allow attackers to manipulate database queries, potentially exposing or modifying sensitive data.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityLow
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N

Affected Vendors & Products

Mentioned vendors (from description):
JoomlaPHP
CPE data not yet available in NVD for this CVE.

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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All References (3)

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2017-20282
CVSS Score8.2 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-89
CISA KEVNo
PublishedJun 19, 2026

Related CVEs (CWE-89)

Recommended Actions

  • Apply vendor patches immediately
  • Monitor CVE-2017-20282 in threat intel feeds
  • Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.