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CVE-2009-1499: Joomla MailTo component lets attackers run database commands
CVE-2009-1499 · published 17 years ago
Summary
The MailTo feature in Joomla allows a specially crafted web request to send dangerous commands to the site’s database. If exploited, an attacker could view, change, or delete information stored by the website. Apply the latest Joomla updates or patch the MailTo component to block this behavior.
What to do
The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| joomla | joomla\! |
All versions
cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
| joomla | com_mailto |
All versions
cpe:2.3:a:joomla:com_mailto:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
Original advisory text
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: SecurityFocu...
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.
References
Internet-facing
14 days
Internal
60 days
- Not known to be exploited
- Can be exploited automatically (estimated)
- Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
7.5
High
Type
CWE-89SQL Injection
Timeline
Published1 May 2009
Updated3 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2009-1499 · NVD
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