{"description":"Trending threats, MITRE ATT\u0026CK coverage, and detection metadata. Fed continuously.","feed_url":"https://feed.craftedsignal.io/products/j2-jobs/feed.json","home_page_url":"https://feed.craftedsignal.io/","items":[{"_cs_actors":[],"_cs_cpes":[],"_cs_cves":[{"cvss":7.1,"id":"CVE-2020-37226"}],"_cs_exploited":false,"_cs_has_poc":false,"_cs_poc_references":[],"_cs_products":["J2 JOBS 1.3.0","J2 JOBS"],"_cs_severities":["high"],"_cs_tags":["sql-injection","joomla","j2-jobs","cve-2020-37226"],"_cs_type":"advisory","_cs_vendors":["Joomla"],"content_html":"\u003cp\u003eJoomla J2 JOBS 1.3.0 is vulnerable to authenticated SQL injection via the \u0026lsquo;sortby\u0026rsquo; parameter (CVE-2020-37226). This vulnerability allows an attacker with valid administrator credentials to inject arbitrary SQL code into database queries. The vulnerability exists in the component responsible for sorting job listings. By sending a specially crafted POST request to the administrator index with a malicious \u0026lsquo;sortby\u0026rsquo; value, an attacker can manipulate the underlying database queries and potentially extract sensitive information. This poses a significant risk to organizations using the vulnerable J2 JOBS component, as it could lead to data breaches, account compromise, or further exploitation of the Joomla application.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"attack-chain\"\u003eAttack Chain\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttacker authenticates to the Joomla administrator panel.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttacker identifies the vulnerable J2 JOBS component\u0026rsquo;s index page.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttacker crafts a malicious POST request targeting the index page.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe POST request includes the \u0026lsquo;sortby\u0026rsquo; parameter with embedded SQL injection payload.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe application fails to properly sanitize or validate the \u0026lsquo;sortby\u0026rsquo; parameter.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe application constructs a SQL query using the unsanitized \u0026lsquo;sortby\u0026rsquo; value.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe injected SQL code is executed by the database server.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttacker exfiltrates sensitive information extracted from the database.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"impact\"\u003eImpact\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuccessful exploitation of this SQL injection vulnerability (CVE-2020-37226) can result in unauthorized access to sensitive data stored in the Joomla application\u0026rsquo;s database. This may include user credentials, financial information, or other confidential data. The impact can range from data breaches and reputational damage to financial losses and legal repercussions. Organizations using the vulnerable J2 JOBS 1.3.0 component are at risk.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"recommendation\"\u003eRecommendation\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpgrade to a patched version of J2 JOBS that addresses the SQL injection vulnerability (CVE-2020-37226).\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeploy the Sigma rule \u003ccode\u003eDetect Joomla J2 JOBS SQL Injection via Sortby Parameter\u003c/code\u003e to detect exploitation attempts targeting the \u0026lsquo;sortby\u0026rsquo; parameter in POST requests.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonitor web server logs for suspicious POST requests to the Joomla administrator index containing potentially malicious SQL code within the \u0026lsquo;sortby\u0026rsquo; parameter.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImplement input validation and sanitization measures on all user-supplied data, including URL parameters and POST request bodies, to prevent SQL injection attacks.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n","date_modified":"2026-05-13T16:20:05Z","date_published":"2026-05-13T16:20:05Z","id":"https://feed.craftedsignal.io/briefs/2026-05-joomla-j2-jobs-sql-injection/","summary":"Joomla J2 JOBS 1.3.0 contains an authenticated SQL injection vulnerability (CVE-2020-37226) that allows authenticated attackers to manipulate database queries by injecting SQL code through the 'sortby' parameter via POST requests, potentially leading to sensitive data extraction.","title":"Joomla J2 JOBS 1.3.0 Authenticated SQL Injection Vulnerability (CVE-2020-37226)","url":"https://feed.craftedsignal.io/briefs/2026-05-joomla-j2-jobs-sql-injection/"}],"language":"en","title":"CraftedSignal Threat Feed — J2 JOBS","version":"https://jsonfeed.org/version/1.1"}