CVE-2017-20278 Joomla JoomRecipe 1.0.3 SQL Injection via category parameter
Unauthenticated attackers can inject SQL via the category parameter in JoomRecipe to extract sensitive database information.
- 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-2017-20278?
CVE-2017-20278 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Joomboost 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 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.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-20278?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Joomboost Joomrecipe.
How do I fix CVE-2017-20278?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-20278 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-2017-20278 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2017-20278 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-jfqr-c4fm-9xrh.