CVE-2017-20278 — HIGH (8.2)

Vulnerability 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.

CVSS Score

8.2

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

LOW

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Joomboost	Joomrecipe	1.0.3

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-89

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42185ExploitVDB Entry
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/joomla-joomrecipe-sql-injection-via-categorThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-20278?

CVE-2017-20278 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.2 (HIGH). 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. Att...

How severe is CVE-2017-20278?

CVE-2017-20278 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2017-20278?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Joomboost Joomrecipe.