CVE-2007-1596: Critical severity Joomla NFN Address Book vulnerability
Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in the NFN Address Book (comnfnaddressbook) 0.4 component for Mambo and Joomla! allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the mosConfigabsolutepath parameter to (1) components/comnfnaddressbook/nfnaddressbook.php or (2) administrator/components/comnfnaddressbook/nfnaddressbook.php.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2007-1596?
CVE-2007-1596 has a medium severity level due to the potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2007-1596?
To fix CVE-2007-1596, you should update the NFN Address Book component to a version that is not vulnerable to remote file inclusion issues.
What systems are affected by CVE-2007-1596?
CVE-2007-1596 affects Joomla and Mambo installations that use the NFN Address Book version 0.4.
What are the main risks associated with CVE-2007-1596?
The main risks associated with CVE-2007-1596 include unauthorized remote code execution and potential data compromise.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2007-1596?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2007-1596 by supplying a malicious URL through the mosConfig_absolute_path parameter, allowing them to execute arbitrary PHP code.