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CVE-2017-20277: Joomla JoomRecipe 1.0.4 Component Blind SQL Injection via search_author

• Severity: high (CVSS 8.2 v3.1)
• Exploited in the wild: not listed in CISA KEV
• EPSS: 0.5% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
• Public exploit or detection template: yes
• Published: 2026-06-19 · updated 2026-08-19
• Weakness: CWE-89

Description

Joomla JoomRecipe 1.0.4 component contains a blind SQL injection vulnerability in the search_author parameter on the search results page. Attackers can inject SQL code through POST requests to the search endpoint to extract database information using boolean-based blind SQL injection techniques.

Affected products

• Joomboost Joomla JoomRecipe: 1.0.4

References

• http://joomboost.com/
• https://extensions.joomla.org/extensions/extension/vertical-markets/food-a-beverage/joomrecipe/
• https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42347
• https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/joomla-joomrecipe-component-blind-sql-injection-via-search-author

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