Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2009-4578 is a cross-site scripting issue in the Facileforms component for Joomla! and Mambo. An attacker could inject script or HTML through the Itemid parameter. Business risk depends on whether legacy sites still run this component and whether privileged users can be targeted. Likely exposure is legacy Joomla! or Mambo sites with the Facileforms com_facileforms component installed and reachable. The bundle does not identify exact vulnerable versions, CPEs, or maintained product lineage. Treat this as a legacy web exposure cleanup item. It is not KEV-listed, but public exploit material exists and vulnerable internet-facing forms can create account and session risk. Mitigation focus: Inventory Joomla! and Mambo sites for the com_facileforms component.; Check vendor or maintainer guidance for supported updates, replacements, or removal.; Disable or remove Facileforms where it is no longer required..
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- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- facileforms-itemid-xss(55133)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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