CVE-2017-20277
CVE-2017-20277 is a high-severity vulnerability in Joomboost Joomla Joomrecipe with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-89.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.2)
- CVSS v4: 8.8
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (38th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2017-19004
- Weakness: CWE-89
- Affected product: Joomboost Joomla Joomrecipe
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Joomla JoomRecipe 1.0.4 component contains a blind SQL injection vulnerability in the search_author parameter on the search results page. Attackers can inject SQL code through POST requests to the search endpoint to extract database information using boolean-based blind SQL injection techniques.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-20277?
- Joomla JoomRecipe 1.0.4 component contains a blind SQL injection vulnerability in the search_author parameter on the search results page. Attackers can inject SQL code through POST requests to the search endpoint to extract database information using boolean-based blind SQL injection techniques.
- How severe is CVE-2017-20277?
- CVE-2017-20277 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2017-20277 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2017-20277?
- CVE-2017-20277 affects Joomboost Joomla Joomrecipe. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2017-20277?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- Does CVE-2017-20277 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2017-20277 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2017-19004.
- When was CVE-2017-20277 published?
- CVE-2017-20277 was published on 2026-06-19 and last updated on 2026-08-19.
References
- http://joomboost.com/
- https://extensions.joomla.org/extensions/extension/vertical-markets/food-a-beverage/joomrecipe/
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42347
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/joomla-joomrecipe-component-blind-sql-injection-via-search-author
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:joomboost:joomla_joomrecipe:1.0.4:*:*:*:*:joomla\!:*:*
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