CVE-2007-5457

Joomla Flash Uploader 2.5.1 - Remote Code Execution via mosConfig_absolute_path Parameter

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2007-5457. PoCs published by mdx.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit demonstrates a Remote File Include (RFI) vulnerability in Joomla's com_joomla_flash_uploader component. It allows an attacker to include arbitrary remote files by manipulating the mosConfig_absolute_path parameter in the install and uninstall scripts.

Description

Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in Michael Dempfle Joomla Flash Uploader (com_jfu or com_joomla_flash_uploader) 2.5.1 component for Joomla! allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the mosConfig_absolute_path parameter to (1) install.joomla_flash_uploader.php and (2) uninstall.joomla_flash_uploader.php.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by mdx · textwebappsphp
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/4521

This exploit demonstrates a Remote File Include (RFI) vulnerability in Joomla's com_joomla_flash_uploader component. It allows an attacker to include arbitrary remote files by manipulating the mosConfig_absolute_path parameter in the install and uninstall scripts.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Joomla com_joomla_flash_uploader 2.5.1, 2.5.2
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Network access to the target Joomla installation · Remote file inclusion must be enabled on the server
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (5)

Core 5
Core References
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry mailing-list x_refsource_bugtraq
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/486475/100/0/threaded
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/39737
Exploit, Third Party Advisory exploit x_refsource_exploit-db
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/4521
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26044
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/37181

Scores

EPSS 0.3758
EPSS Percentile 98.3%

Details

CWE
CWE-94
Status published
Products (2)
joomla/joomla
michael_dempfle/joomla_flash_uploader 2.5.1
Published Oct 14, 2007
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026