CVE-2015-7297
HighExploitedPublic exploitSQL injection vulnerability in Joomla!
Published Oct 29, 2015 · Updated May 6, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2015-7297 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.5 v2) affecting Joomla\!.
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Oct 16, 2026. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 100% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v2
7.5
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
100%
Higher than 99.9% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
1 catalog listing
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
SQL injection vulnerability in Joomla! 3.2 before 3.4.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-7858.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry KEV feed | Oct 16, 2026 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply remediations or mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if remediation or mitigations are unavailable.
Affected Products
15 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Joomla\!Joomla | 3.2.0, 3.2.1, 3.2.2, 3.2.3, 3.2.4, 3.3.0, 3.3.1, 3.3.2 | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Oct 29, 2015
Last updated
May 6, 2026
Added to Industry KEV feed
Oct 16, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
References
- exploitMSF joomla_contenthistory_sqli_rce.rb
- exploitExploitDB-38797
- exploithttps://www.trustwave.com/Resources/SpiderLabs-Blog/Joomla-SQL-Injection-Vulnerability-Exploit-Results-in-Full-Administrative-Access/
- otherhttp://developer.joomla.org/security-centre/628-20151001-core-sql-injection.html
- otherhttp://packetstormsecurity.com/files/134097/Joomla-3.44-SQL-Injection.html
FAQ
Common Questions.
SQL injection vulnerability in Joomla!
Affected: Joomla\! versions 3.2.0, 3.2.1, 3.2.2, 3.2.3, 3.2.4, 3.3.0, 3.3.1, 3.3.2. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Oct 16, 2026.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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