CVE-2009-1499
CVE-2009-1499 is a high-severity vulnerability in Joomla Joomla! with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-89.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (76th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-89
- Affected product: Joomla Joomla!
- Published:
- Last modified:
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.
Frequently asked questions
- What is 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. NOTE: SecurityFocus states that this issue has been disputed by the vendor.
- How severe is CVE-2009-1499?
- CVE-2009-1499 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2009-1499 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2009-1499?
- CVE-2009-1499 primarily affects Joomla Joomla!. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2009-1499?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2009-1499 published?
- CVE-2009-1499 was published on 2009-05-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:joomla:com_mailto:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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