# CVE-2020-37226: JoomSky J2 JOBS authenticated SQL injection in sortby parameter

Source: https://junglewise.ai/threats/cve-2020-37226-joomsky-j2-jobs-authenticated-sql-injection-in-sortby-parameter  
Publisher: Junglewise Threat Intelligence, https://junglewise.ai/threats  
Published: 2026-05-13. Updated: 2026-05-14  
License: CC BY 4.0 with a link back

CVE-2020-37226 · Severity: high · CVSS 7.1 · Published 2026-05-13

JoomSky J2 JOBS (also known as JS Jobs) is a job board extension for the Joomla content management system. A security flaw in version 1.3.0 allows a logged-in user with administrative access to execute unauthorized database commands. This could lead to the theft of sensitive information, including user credentials and site configuration data, potentially compromising the entire website.

Technologies: [JoomSky JS Jobs](https://junglewise.ai/threats/technologies/js-jobs). Vendors: [JoomSky](https://junglewise.ai/threats/vendors/joomsky).

## Quick answers

**Is CVE-2020-37226 exploited in the wild?** No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2020-37226 being exploited in the wild.

**How severe is CVE-2020-37226?** High severity, with a CVSS score of 7.1, published 13 May 2026.

**Which products and versions are affected?** JoomSky JS Jobs 1.3.0.

**Is there a fix for CVE-2020-37226?** No fixed version is recorded yet. Check the vendor's advisory in the references below. If you run it, Junglewise drafts a mitigation that fits your setup and applies it once you approve, with senior security engineers behind it.

**How is CVE-2020-37226 attacked?** It is attacked over the network, in a network appliance.

**Am I affected by CVE-2020-37226?** Check whether you run JoomSky JS Jobs at an affected version. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

## Technical details

An authenticated SQL injection vulnerability exists in JoomSky J2 JOBS (JS Jobs) version 1.3.0. The flaw is located within the 'sortby' parameter handled by the administrator index (com_jsjobs). An attacker with authenticated access to the Joomla administrator panel can send specially crafted POST requests to manipulate backend SQL queries. This vulnerability (CWE-89) allows for the extraction of sensitive data from the database using automated tools like sqlmap. While the advisory mentions version 1.3.0, later versions such as 1.4.8 are available, though specific patch confirmation for this CVE in the changelog is not explicitly detailed in the provided text.

## Affected products

- JoomSky J2 JOBS (JS Jobs) 1.3.0

## Timeline

- 2020-06-17: other: Vulnerability discovered
- 2020-07-15: disclosed: Exploit published on Exploit-DB
- 2026-05-13: advisory: NVD/VulnCheck advisory published

## References

- [https://joomsky.com/](https://joomsky.com/)
- [https://joomsky.com/products/js-jobs-pro.html](https://joomsky.com/products/js-jobs-pro.html)
- [https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/48670](https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/48670)
- [https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/joomla-j2-jobs-authenticated-sql-injection-via-sortby-2](https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/joomla-j2-jobs-authenticated-sql-injection-via-sortby-2)

## Related threats

- [JoomSky JS Jobs arbitrary file deletion in com_jsjobs](https://junglewise.ai/threats/cve-2019-25740-joomsky-js-jobs-arbitrary-file-deletion-in-com-jsjobs)
- [JoomSky Js Jobs CSRF in administrative endpoints](https://junglewise.ai/threats/cve-2018-25327-joomsky-js-jobs-csrf-in-administrative-endpoints)