nvd.nist.gov
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-20278 CVE-2017-20278
HIGH
Joomla JoomRecipe 1.0.3 SQL Injection via category parameter
Record summary
CVE-2017-20278 has a selected CVSS score of 8.8 (high); EIP currently links 1 catalogued exploit.
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.
Description source: CVE List
Exploitation context
Available material
- Catalogued exploits
- 1
CISA SSVC decision
ExploitationPoC
AutomatableYes
Technical impactPartial
CISA Coordinator · SSVC 2.0.3 · Evaluated Jun 22, 2026 · Source: CVE List
Affected products and versions
1| Product | Source | Version range | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
JoomRecipeBrowse Joomboost / JoomRecipe | CVE List | 1.0.3 | affected |
Proofs of concept
1Catalogued exploits
ExploitDBJoomla! Component JoomRecipe 1.0.3 - SQL InjectionExploitDB exploitby EziBilisimNot analyzed1 file
References
3ExploitDB-42185exploit
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42185 VulnCheck Advisory: Joomla JoomRecipe 1.0.3 SQL Injection via category parameterThird-party advisory
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/joomla-joomrecipe-sql-injection-via-category-parameter