CVE-2010-2681

Joomla com_sef - Remote Code Execution via mosConfig.absolute.path Parameter

Title source: manual
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2010-2681. PoCs published by Li0n-PaL.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit demonstrates a Remote File Inclusion (RFI) vulnerability in the Joomla component com_sef. It allows an attacker to include and execute arbitrary remote files by manipulating the mosConfig.absolute.path parameter.

Description

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in the SEF404x (com_sef) component for Joomla! allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the mosConfig.absolute.path parameter to index.php.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by Li0n-PaL · textwebappsphp
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/14055

This exploit demonstrates a Remote File Inclusion (RFI) vulnerability in the Joomla component com_sef. It allows an attacker to include and execute arbitrary remote files by manipulating the mosConfig.absolute.path parameter.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Joomla with com_sef component
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Remote file server hosting malicious payload · Joomla installation with vulnerable com_sef component
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (3)

Core 3
Core References
Exploit exploit x_refsource_exploit-db
http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/14055
Vendor Advisory vdb-entry x_refsource_vupen
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/1619
Exploit vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/41166

Scores

EPSS 0.0228
EPSS Percentile 80.9%

Details

CWE
CWE-94
Status published
Products (1)
joomla/com_sef
Published Jul 12, 2010
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026