SQL Injection Vulnerability in Joomla JoomRecipe by Joomla
CVE-2017-20278

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Joomboost

Status
Joomrecipe
Vendor
CVE Published:
19 June 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2017-20278?

The JoomRecipe component version 1.0.3 for Joomla is affected by an SQL injection vulnerability that can be exploited by unauthenticated attackers. By sending specially-crafted GET requests to the all-recipes endpoint, attackers can inject malicious SQL code through the category parameter, enabling them to manipulate database queries. This flaw poses a significant risk as it may allow the extraction of sensitive information from the database, compromising the integrity and confidentiality of the system.

Affected Version(s)

JoomRecipe 1.0.3

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2017-20278 - Proof of Concept

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42185
exploit
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/joomla-joomrecipe-sq...
third-party-advisory

CVSS V4

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

EziBilisim
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