CVE-2007-6555 Code injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary PHP code in the mosDirectory Joomla component via a remote file inclusion vulnerability.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2007-6555?
CVE-2007-6555 is a critical code injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 28 Dec 2007. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in modules/mod_pxt_latest.php in the mosDirectory (com_directory) 2.3.2 component for Joomla! allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the GLOBALS[mosConfig_absolute_path] parameter.
Weakness: CWE-94
Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-6555?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Phil Taylor Mosdirectory.
How do I fix CVE-2007-6555?
No fix has been published for CVE-2007-6555 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.
Is CVE-2007-6555 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2007-6555 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-m82f-p8fc-g223.