diff --git a/modules/cms/classes/ComponentBase.php b/modules/cms/classes/ComponentBase.php
index b6a6be477..ee3c9156b 100644
--- a/modules/cms/classes/ComponentBase.php
+++ b/modules/cms/classes/ComponentBase.php
@@ -168,7 +168,9 @@ abstract class ComponentBase extends Extendable
     }
 
     /**
-     * Returns a defined property or parameter value.
+     * @deprecated Returns a defined property or parameter value.
+     * @todo Remove this method if year >= 2015
+     * @see Docs: Components > External Parameters
      * @param $name The property or parameter name to look for.
      * @param $default A default value to return if no value is found.
      * @return string