CVE-2009-4232: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2009-4232: The Kide Shoutbox (com_kide) component 0.4.6 for Joomla!

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.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedSep 16, 2024, 23:56 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is a legacy Joomla component issue in Kide Shoutbox 0.4.6. The reported problem could let a remote attacker post shoutbox messages using any account name, creating impersonation, spam, and trust risks. The CVE itself warns that provenance is unknown and details come only from third-party information. Exposure appears limited to Joomla sites that installed Kide Shoutbox com_kide 0.4.6. The CVE record does not identify formal vendor/product metadata beyond the title and description. Treat this as a targeted legacy web-content integrity issue. Prioritize it if affected Joomla sites are public-facing, brand-sensitive, or still using the component; otherwise handle through normal legacy extension cleanup. Mitigation focus: Inventory Joomla sites for Kide Shoutbox com_kide 0.4.6.; Check vendor or archived component guidance for fixes or replacement advice.; Disable or remove the component if it is not business-critical..

Prepared: Jun 28, 2026, 09:59 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Dec 8, 2009, 19:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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