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CVE-2017-20274

8.2 · HIGH

Joomla LMS King Professional 3.2.4.0 contains an SQL injection vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to manipulate database queries by injecting SQL code through the cp_id parameter.

Published Jun 19, 2026CWE-89EPSS 0.43%

Overview

CVE-2017-20274 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on June 19, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.2 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.2, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Joomla LMS King Professional 3.2.4.0 contains an SQL injection vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to manipulate database queries by injecting SQL code through the cp_id parameter. Attackers can send GET requests to index.php with the option=com_lmsking, view=lmsking, layout=learningpath, and task=learningPath parameters to extract sensitive database information.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Refwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/42415Refwww.vulncheck.com/advisories/joomla-lms-king-professional-sql-injection-via-learningpath

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-20274?

CVE-2017-20274 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on June 19, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.2 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2017-20274?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.2, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2017-20274?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2017-20274?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2017-20274 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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