CVE-2008-5053

Joomla com_rssreader 1.0 - Remote Code Execution via mosConfig_live_site Parameter

Title source: llm

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2008-5053. PoCs published by NoGe.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit demonstrates a Remote File Inclusion (RFI) vulnerability in the Simple RSS Reader Component 1.0 for Joomla. The vulnerable parameter `mosConfig_live_site` in `admin.rssreader.php` allows an attacker to include arbitrary remote files, potentially leading to remote code execution.

Description

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.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED

by NoGe · textwebappsphp

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/7096

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This exploit demonstrates a Remote File Inclusion (RFI) vulnerability in the Simple RSS Reader Component 1.0 for Joomla. The vulnerable parameter `mosConfig_live_site` in `admin.rssreader.php` allows an attacker to include arbitrary remote files, potentially leading to remote code execution.

Classification

Working Poc 90%

Attack Type

Rce

Complexity

Trivial

Reliability

Reliable

Target: com_rssreader version 1.0

No auth needed

Prerequisites: Target must have the vulnerable component installed · Remote file inclusion must be enabled on the server · Attacker must be able to reach the target URL

MITRE ATT&CK

T1189 - Drive-by Compromise T1210 - Exploitation of Remote Services

devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →