How severe is CVE-2017-20281?

CVE-2017-20281 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-2017-20281 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (18th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-20281?

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-2017-20281 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2017-20281 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2017-19008.

When was CVE-2017-20281 published?

CVE-2017-20281 was published on 2026-06-19 and last updated on 2026-06-22.

CVE-2017-20281

CVE-2017-20281 is a high-severity vulnerability 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% (18th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2017-19008
Weakness: CWE-89
Published: 2026-06-19
Last modified: 2026-06-22

Description

Joomla! Component Extra Search 2.2.8 contains an SQL injection vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to manipulate database queries by injecting SQL code through the establename parameter. Attackers can send GET requests to index.php with the option=com_extrasearch parameter and malicious SQL in the establename field to extract sensitive database information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-20281?: Joomla! Component Extra Search 2.2.8 contains an SQL injection vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to manipulate database queries by injecting SQL code through the establename parameter. Attackers can send GET requests to index.php with the option=com_extrasearch parameter and malicious SQL in the establename field to extract sensitive database information.
How severe is CVE-2017-20281?: CVE-2017-20281 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-2017-20281 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (18th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-20281?: 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-2017-20281 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2017-20281 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2017-19008.
When was CVE-2017-20281 published?: CVE-2017-20281 was published on 2026-06-19 and last updated on 2026-06-22.

References

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