7.5
CWE
89
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2009-4583: SQL Injection

First published: Wed Jan 06 2010(Updated: )

SQL injection vulnerability in the DhForum (com_dhforum) component for Joomla! allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the id parameter in a grouplist action to index.php.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Joomla!
Joomla

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2009-4583?

    The severity of CVE-2009-4583 is considered medium due to its potential for SQL injection attacks.

  • How do I fix CVE-2009-4583?

    To fix CVE-2009-4583, update the DhForum component to the latest version that addresses this SQL injection vulnerability.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2009-4583?

    CVE-2009-4583 affects Joomla! installations using the DhForum (com_dhforum) component.

  • What exploitation methods are possible with CVE-2009-4583?

    Attackers can exploit CVE-2009-4583 by injecting arbitrary SQL commands through the 'id' parameter in a grouplist action.

  • Is CVE-2009-4583 still a threat today?

    While CVE-2009-4583 has been resolved in later versions, any Joomla! installations running outdated versions remain at risk.

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