Unrated severityNVD Advisory· Published Jun 19, 2026
Joomla! Component Extra Search 2.2.8 SQL Injection
CVE-2017-20281
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.
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Affected products
1- Range: =2.2.8
Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
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References
3- www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41663mitreexploit
- www.vulncheck.com/advisories/joomla-component-extra-search-sql-injectionmitrethird-party-advisory
- www.joomlaboat.commitreproduct
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