Vulnerability record · CVE-2017-20263 · published 19 June 2026
CVE-2017-20263: Focalpointx focalpoint sql injection vulnerability
Focalpointx · Focalpoint
Joomla! Component FocalPoint Pro/Free 1.2.3 contains an SQL injection vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary SQL queries by injecting malicious code through the id parameter. Attackers can send GET requests to index.php with option=com_focalpoint, view=location, and a crafted id parameter containing SQL commands to extract sensitive database information.
Description
Joomla! Component FocalPoint Pro/Free 1.2.3 contains an SQL injection vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary SQL queries by injecting malicious code through the id parameter. Attackers can send GET requests to index.php with option=com_focalpoint, view=location, and a crafted id parameter containing SQL commands to extract sensitive database information.
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:
Affected products
1 vulnerable configurations from NVD's CPE data, grouped by vendor and product.
References
| Link | Tags |
|---|---|
| http://focalpointx.com/ | Broken Link |
| http://focalpointx.com/demos/focalpoint-pro | Broken Link |
| https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42530 | ExploitVDB Entry |
| https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/joomla-focalpoint-pro-free-sql-injection-via-location | Third Party Advisory |
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Related vulnerabilities
Same products first, then exploited flaws of the same weakness class.
Source: NIST National Vulnerability Database (record CVE-2017-20263), CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS (scores of 2026-09-26). This page is refreshed as NVD updates the record.