CVE-2009-4946

Name: CVE-2009-4946
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2010-07-22T18:30:02.453+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.24%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2009-4946 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Directory traversal vulnerability in the Messaging (com_messaging) component before 1.5.1 for Joomla! allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via directory traversal sequences in the controller parameter in a messages action to index.php. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.. EPSS estimates a 1.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in the Messaging (com_messaging) component before 1.5.1 for Joomla! allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via directory traversal sequences in the controller parameter in a messages action to index.php. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.24%

65.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Thetricky	Com Messaging	<= 1.5.0

References

Timeline

Published: Jul 22, 2010
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-4946?

How severe is CVE-2009-4946?

Severity scoring for CVE-2009-4946 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.24% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2009-4946?

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Source: NVD / NIST