CVE-2017-20281

High

Description

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.

SeverityHigh
CVSS8.2
Exploit probability—
ProductJoomlaboat Extra Search
PublishedJun 19, 2026
First seenJun 19, 2026
Weakness typeCWE-89SQL injection

How to fix

Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
joomlaboat extra_search2.2.8—

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