CVE-2017-20281 Joomla! Component Extra Search 2.2.8 SQL Injection
Unauthenticated attackers can inject SQL via the establename parameter in the Joomla Extra Search plugin 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-2017-20281?
CVE-2017-20281 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Joomlaboat Extra Search, 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 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.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-20281?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Joomlaboat Extra Search.
How do I fix CVE-2017-20281?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-20281 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-2017-20281 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2017-20281 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-78h7-96vm-7f8g.