CVE-2007-6555

mosDirectory 2.3.2 - Remote Code Execution via GLOBALS[mosConfig_absolute_path] Parameter

Title source: manual
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2007-6555. PoCs published by ShockShadow.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit demonstrates a Remote File Inclusion (RFI) vulnerability in Joomla Component mosDirectory 2.3.2. The vulnerability allows an attacker to include a remote shell by manipulating the `GLOBALS[mosConfig_absolute_path]` parameter in the `mod_pxt_latest.php` file.

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.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by ShockShadow · textwebappsphp
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/4783

This exploit demonstrates a Remote File Inclusion (RFI) vulnerability in Joomla Component mosDirectory 2.3.2. The vulnerability allows an attacker to include a remote shell by manipulating the `GLOBALS[mosConfig_absolute_path]` parameter in the `mod_pxt_latest.php` file.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Joomla Component mosDirectory 2.3.2
No auth needed
Prerequisites: A vulnerable Joomla installation with the mosDirectory component · Remote shell or malicious file hosted on an accessible server
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (3)

Core 3
Core References
Exploit, Third Party Advisory exploit x_refsource_exploit-db
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/4783
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_osvdb
http://osvdb.org/40023
Exploit vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/27014

Scores

EPSS 0.0588
EPSS Percentile 92.3%

Details

CWE
CWE-94
Status published
Products (1)
phil_taylor/mosdirectory 2.3.2
Published Dec 28, 2007
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026