Unscored severity · published May 1, 2009
CVE-2009-1499
SQL injection vulnerability in the MailTo (aka com_mailto) component in Joomla! allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the article parameter in index.php
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CVSS
1.8%
EPSS
No
On KEV
Description
SQL injection vulnerability in the MailTo (aka com_mailto) component in Joomla! allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the article parameter in index.php. NOTE: SecurityFocus states that this issue has been disputed by the vendor.
Exploitation
Is it being used?
Exploit prediction (EPSS)1.8% · higher than 79% of CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo evidence yet
CISA KEVNot listed
Ransomware campaign useNot known
Affected products
Which versions
JO
Joomla · Joomla
All versions, or not specified · source: NVD
CM
Com Mailto · Joomla
All versions, or not specified · source: NVD
References
NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2009-1499
CVE.org
https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2009-1499
Exploit
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/34433
www.exploit-db.com
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/8366
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