CVE-2017-8917
CriticalExploitedPublic exploitSQL injection vulnerability in Joomla!
Published May 17, 2017 · Updated Jul 8, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2017-8917 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3.1) affecting Joomla\!.
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV since Sep 11, 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 v3.1
9.8
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
100%
Higher than 99.9% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
2 catalog listings
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
SQL injection vulnerability in Joomla! 3.7.x before 3.7.1 allows attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via unspecified vectors.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry KEV feed | Sep 11, 2026 | n/a | Not reported |
| CIRCL KEV | Sep 11, 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
1 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Joomla\!Joomla | 3.7.0 | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
May 17, 2017
Last updated
Jul 8, 2026
Added to Industry KEV feed
Sep 11, 2026
Added to CIRCL KEV
Sep 11, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
References
- advisory98515
- advisory1038522
- patchhttps://developer.joomla.org/security-centre/692-20170501-core-sql-injection.html
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
FAQ
Common Questions.
SQL injection vulnerability in Joomla!
Affected: Joomla\! versions 3.7.0. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV since Sep 11, 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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