Vulnerability-Lookup

GHSA-XQG9-R823-599H

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-05-13 18:30 – Updated: 2026-05-13 18:30

Details

Joomla J2 JOBS 1.3.0 contains an authenticated SQL injection vulnerability that allows authenticated attackers to manipulate database queries by injecting SQL code through the 'sortby' parameter. Attackers can send POST requests to the administrator index with malicious 'sortby' values to extract sensitive database information using automated tools.

Severity ?

7.1 (High)


                  
                    CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N

7.1 (High)


                  
                    CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

Show details on source website

JSON

To clipboard

{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2020-37226"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-89"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2026-05-13T16:16:34Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "Joomla J2 JOBS 1.3.0 contains an authenticated SQL injection vulnerability that allows authenticated attackers to manipulate database queries by injecting SQL code through the \u0027sortby\u0027 parameter. Attackers can send POST requests to the administrator index with malicious \u0027sortby\u0027 values to extract sensitive database information using automated tools.",
  "id": "GHSA-xqg9-r823-599h",
  "modified": "2026-05-13T18:30:53Z",
  "published": "2026-05-13T18:30:53Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-37226"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://joomsky.com"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://joomsky.com/products/js-jobs-pro.html"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/48670"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/joomla-j2-jobs-authenticated-sql-injection-via-sortby-2"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    },
    {
      "score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/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:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X",
      "type": "CVSS_V4"
    }
  ]
}

CVE-2020-37226 (GCVE-0-2020-37226)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-05-13 14:22 – Updated: 2026-05-14 13:43

Title

Joomla J2 JOBS 1.3.0 Authenticated SQL Injection via sortby

Summary

Severity ?

7.1 (High)


                        
                          CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

7.1 (High)


                        
                          CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N

CWE

CWE-89 - Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')

Assigner

VulnCheck

References

4 references

URL	Tags
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/48670	exploit
https://joomsky.com/	product
https://joomsky.com/products/js-jobs-pro.html	product
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/joomla-j2-jo…	third-party-advisory

Impacted products

1 product

Vendor	Product	Version
Joomsky	J2 JOBS	Affected: 1.3.0

Date Public ?

2020-06-17 00:00

Credits

Mehmet Kelepçe / Gais Cyber Security

Show details on NVD website

JSON

To clipboard

{
  "containers": {
    "adp": [
      {
        "metrics": [
          {
            "other": {
              "content": {
                "id": "CVE-2020-37226",
                "options": [
                  {
                    "Exploitation": "poc"
                  },
                  {
                    "Automatable": "no"
                  },
                  {
                    "Technical Impact": "partial"
                  }
                ],
                "role": "CISA Coordinator",
                "timestamp": "2026-05-14T13:43:07.805346Z",
                "version": "2.0.3"
              },
              "type": "ssvc"
            }
          }
        ],
        "providerMetadata": {
          "dateUpdated": "2026-05-14T13:43:23.650Z",
          "orgId": "134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0",
          "shortName": "CISA-ADP"
        },
        "title": "CISA ADP Vulnrichment"
      }
    ],
    "cna": {
      "affected": [
        {
          "product": "J2 JOBS",
          "vendor": "Joomsky",
          "versions": [
            {
              "status": "affected",
              "version": "1.3.0"
            }
          ]
        }
      ],
      "credits": [
        {
          "lang": "en",
          "type": "finder",
          "value": "Mehmet Kelep\u00e7e / Gais Cyber Security"
        }
      ],
      "datePublic": "2020-06-17T00:00:00.000Z",
      "descriptions": [
        {
          "lang": "en",
          "value": "Joomla J2 JOBS 1.3.0 contains an authenticated SQL injection vulnerability that allows authenticated attackers to manipulate database queries by injecting SQL code through the \u0027sortby\u0027 parameter. Attackers can send POST requests to the administrator index with malicious \u0027sortby\u0027 values to extract sensitive database information using automated tools."
        }
      ],
      "metrics": [
        {
          "cvssV4_0": {
            "Automatable": "NOT_DEFINED",
            "Recovery": "NOT_DEFINED",
            "Safety": "NOT_DEFINED",
            "attackComplexity": "LOW",
            "attackRequirements": "NONE",
            "attackVector": "NETWORK",
            "baseScore": 7.1,
            "baseSeverity": "HIGH",
            "exploitMaturity": "NOT_DEFINED",
            "privilegesRequired": "LOW",
            "providerUrgency": "NOT_DEFINED",
            "subAvailabilityImpact": "NONE",
            "subConfidentialityImpact": "NONE",
            "subIntegrityImpact": "NONE",
            "userInteraction": "NONE",
            "valueDensity": "NOT_DEFINED",
            "vectorString": "CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N",
            "version": "4.0",
            "vulnAvailabilityImpact": "NONE",
            "vulnConfidentialityImpact": "HIGH",
            "vulnIntegrityImpact": "LOW",
            "vulnerabilityResponseEffort": "NOT_DEFINED"
          },
          "format": "CVSS"
        },
        {
          "cvssV3_1": {
            "attackComplexity": "LOW",
            "attackVector": "NETWORK",
            "availabilityImpact": "NONE",
            "baseScore": 7.1,
            "baseSeverity": "HIGH",
            "confidentialityImpact": "HIGH",
            "integrityImpact": "LOW",
            "privilegesRequired": "LOW",
            "scope": "UNCHANGED",
            "userInteraction": "NONE",
            "vectorString": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N",
            "version": "3.1"
          },
          "format": "CVSS"
        }
      ],
      "problemTypes": [
        {
          "descriptions": [
            {
              "cweId": "CWE-89",
              "description": "Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command (\u0027SQL Injection\u0027)",
              "lang": "en",
              "type": "CWE"
            }
          ]
        }
      ],
      "providerMetadata": {
        "dateUpdated": "2026-05-13T14:22:36.461Z",
        "orgId": "83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10",
        "shortName": "VulnCheck"
      },
      "references": [
        {
          "name": "ExploitDB-48670",
          "tags": [
            "exploit"
          ],
          "url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/48670"
        },
        {
          "name": "Official Product Homepage",
          "tags": [
            "product"
          ],
          "url": "https://joomsky.com/"
        },
        {
          "name": "Product Reference",
          "tags": [
            "product"
          ],
          "url": "https://joomsky.com/products/js-jobs-pro.html"
        },
        {
          "name": "VulnCheck Advisory: Joomla J2 JOBS 1.3.0 Authenticated SQL Injection via sortby",
          "tags": [
            "third-party-advisory"
          ],
          "url": "https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/joomla-j2-jobs-authenticated-sql-injection-via-sortby-2"
        }
      ],
      "title": "Joomla J2 JOBS 1.3.0 Authenticated SQL Injection via sortby",
      "x_generator": {
        "engine": "vulncheck"
      }
    }
  },
  "cveMetadata": {
    "assignerOrgId": "83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10",
    "assignerShortName": "VulnCheck",
    "cveId": "CVE-2020-37226",
    "datePublished": "2026-05-13T14:22:36.461Z",
    "dateReserved": "2026-05-13T14:17:15.120Z",
    "dateUpdated": "2026-05-14T13:43:23.650Z",
    "state": "PUBLISHED"
  },
  "dataType": "CVE_RECORD",
  "dataVersion": "5.2"
}

Sightings

Author	Source	Type	Date	Other

Nomenclature

Seen: The vulnerability was mentioned, discussed, or observed by the user.
Confirmed: The vulnerability has been validated from an analyst's perspective.
Published Proof of Concept: A public proof of concept is available for this vulnerability.
Exploited: The vulnerability was observed as exploited by the user who reported the sighting.
Patched: The vulnerability was observed as successfully patched by the user who reported the sighting.
Not exploited: The vulnerability was not observed as exploited by the user who reported the sighting.
Not confirmed: The user expressed doubt about the validity of the vulnerability.
Not patched: The vulnerability was not observed as successfully patched by the user who reported the sighting.

Detection rules are retrieved from Rulezet.

Action not permitted

GHSA-XQG9-R823-599H

CVE-2020-37226 (GCVE-0-2020-37226)

Tags

Sightings

Nomenclature