CVE-2017-20277 Joomla JoomRecipe 1.0.4 Component Blind SQL Injection via search_author
Attackers can extract database information via blind SQL injection in the JoomRecipe component's search_author parameter.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2017-20277?
CVE-2017-20277 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Joomboost Joomla JoomRecipe, published on 19 Jun 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official 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.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-20277?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Joomboost Joomla Joomrecipe.
How do I fix CVE-2017-20277?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-20277 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Use parameterised queries everywhere and never build SQL by joining strings. Upgrade affected software first; a web application firewall only buys time. More about SQL injection.
Is CVE-2017-20277 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2017-20277 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-qq25-hf4g-f5qf.