CVE-2017-20281

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.

CVSS v3 8.2 HIGH

8.2^/10

CVSS v3 : HIGH

Vector :

Exploitability : 3.9 / Impact : 4.2

Attack Vector NETWORK

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required NONE

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact LOW

Availability Impact NONE

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
http://www.joomlaboat.com/	Product
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41663	Exploit VDB Entry
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/joomla-component-extra-search-sql-injection	Third Party Advisory

Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:a:joomlaboat:extra_search:2.2.8:*:*:*:*:joomla\!:*:*

History

No history.

Information

Published : 2026-06-19 17:16

Updated : 2026-08-19 18:26

NVD link : CVE-2017-20281

Mitre link : CVE-2017-20281

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2017-20281

JSON object : View

Products Affected

joomlaboat

extra_search

CWE

CWE-89

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')

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