CWE
94
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2008-5053: Code Injection

First published: Thu Nov 13 2008(Updated: )

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in admin.rssreader.php in the Simple RSS Reader (com_rssreader) 1.0 component for Joomla! allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the mosConfig_live_site parameter.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Rssreader=1.0
Joomla=1.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2008-5053?

    CVE-2008-5053 is classified as a critical vulnerability, allowing remote code execution.

  • How can I fix CVE-2008-5053?

    To fix CVE-2008-5053, upgrade to a patched version of the Simple RSS Reader component for Joomla!.

  • Which versions of Joomla! are affected by CVE-2008-5053?

    CVE-2008-5053 specifically affects the Simple RSS Reader component version 1.0 on Joomla!.

  • What is the impact of exploiting CVE-2008-5053?

    Exploiting CVE-2008-5053 allows attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code on the server.

  • Is there a way to mitigate the risk of CVE-2008-5053?

    Mitigation of CVE-2008-5053 can be achieved by disabling the vulnerable component if upgrading is not immediately feasible.

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