CVE-2017-20278
Joomla JoomRecipe 1.0.3 SQL Injection via category parameter
Description
Joomla Component JoomRecipe 1.0.3 contains an SQL injection vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to manipulate database queries by injecting SQL code through the category parameter. Attackers can send GET requests to the all-recipes endpoint with malicious SQL payloads in the category path segment to extract sensitive database information.
INFO
Published Date :
June 19, 2026, 5:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
Aug. 19, 2026, 6:47 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | |||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update JoomRecipe component to the latest version.
- Remove or sanitize the category parameter input.
- Validate all user inputs rigorously.
- Implement prepared statements for database queries.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2017-20278.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42185 | Exploit VDB Entry |
| https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/joomla-joomrecipe-sql-injection-via-category-parameter | Third Party Advisory |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Aug. 19, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:joomboost:joomrecipe:1.0.3:*:*:*:*:joomla!:*:* Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42185 Types: Exploit, VDB Entry Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/joomla-joomrecipe-sql-injection-via-category-parameter Types: Third Party Advisory -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Jun. 22, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2017-20278', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'poc'}, {'automatable': 'yes'}, {'technicalImpact': 'partial'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-06-22T19:42:31.508547Z'} -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jun. 19, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'Joomboost', 'product': 'JoomRecipe', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '1.0.3'}]}] Added Description Joomla Component JoomRecipe 1.0.3 contains an SQL injection vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to manipulate database queries by injecting SQL code through the category parameter. Attackers can send GET requests to the all-recipes endpoint with malicious SQL payloads in the category path segment to extract sensitive database information. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/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 Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N Added CWE CWE-89 Added Reference https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42185 Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/joomla-joomrecipe-sql-injection-via-category-parameter