CVE-2017-20281 (GCVE-0-2017-20281)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-06-19 16:54 – Updated: 2026-06-19 16:54
VLAI
Title
Joomla! Component Extra Search 2.2.8 SQL Injection
Summary
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.
Severity
CWE
- CWE-89 - Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
Assigner
References
3 references
| URL | Tags |
|---|---|
| https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41663 | exploit |
| http://www.joomlaboat.com/ | product |
| https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/joomla-compo… | third-party-advisory |
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joomlaboat | Extra Search |
Affected:
2.2.8
|
Date Public
2017-03-21 00:00
Credits
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Sightings
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Nomenclature
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