CVE-2009-4232

Name: CVE-2009-4232
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-12-08T19:30:00.313+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.01%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2009-4232 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Kide Shoutbox (com_kide) component 0.4.6 for Joomla! does not properly perform authentication, which allows remote attackers to post messages with an arbitrary account name via an insertar action to index.php. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.. EPSS estimates a 1.01% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Kide Shoutbox (com_kide) component 0.4.6 for Joomla! does not properly perform authentication, which allows remote attackers to post messages with an arbitrary account name via an insertar action to index.php. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.01%

58.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-287

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Jonijnm	Com Kide	0.4.6

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/37508Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/37508Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 8, 2009
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-4232?

How severe is CVE-2009-4232?

Severity scoring for CVE-2009-4232 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.01% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2009-4232?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST