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CVE-2017-20277 Joomboost CVE debrief

CVE-2017-20277 is a high-severity vulnerability in the Joomla JoomRecipe component. The issue allows attackers to inject SQL code through POST requests to the search endpoint, enabling them to extract database information using boolean-based blind SQL injection techniques. Affected is JoomRecipe version 1.0.4. Defenders should assess exposure and prioritize patching due to the vulnerability's high CVSS score of 8.8.

Vendor
Joomboost
Product
Joomla JoomRecipe
CVSS
HIGH 8.8
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-06-19
Original CVE updated
2026-08-19
Advisory published
2026-06-19
Advisory updated
2026-08-19

Who should care

Defenders managing Joomla installations with the JoomRecipe component should assess their exposure to this vulnerability. Given the high CVSS score of 8.8, priority should be placed on patching or mitigating this issue to prevent potential database exploitation.

Technical summary

The CVE-2017-20277 vulnerability is a blind SQL injection issue in the search_author parameter of the JoomRecipe 1.0.4 component for Joomla. Attackers can exploit this by sending POST requests with malicious SQL code to the search endpoint, allowing for the extraction of database information through boolean-based blind SQL injection techniques. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 8.8, indicating high severity.

Defensive priority

High priority due to CVSS score of 8.8 and potential for database exploitation.

Recommended defensive actions

  • Inventory Joomla installations for JoomRecipe 1.0.4 component usage
  • Review official advisories for patch availability and apply updates
  • Implement compensating controls to limit database exposure
  • Monitor for suspicious POST requests to search endpoints
  • Track exceptions for unusual database query patterns

Evidence notes

Primary evidence comes from CVE and NVD sources. The vulnerability affects JoomRecipe version 1.0.4. Evidence limits suggest verification of Joomla and JoomRecipe versions is necessary. Official sources should be reviewed for patch availability.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2017-20277 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2017-20277

    CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.

  • CVE-2017-20277 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-20277

    NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.

Supplemental references

Methodology and review provenance

AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.