CVE-2007-1596

CVE-2007-1596 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Joomla Nfn Address Book with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in the NFN Address Book (com_nfn_addressbook) 0.4 component for Mambo and Joomla! allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the mosConfig_absolute_path parameter to (1) components/com_nfn_addressbook/nfnaddressbook.php or (2) administrator/components/com_nfn_addressbook/nfnaddressbook.php.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-1596?
Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in the NFN Address Book (com_nfn_addressbook) 0.4 component for Mambo and Joomla! allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the mosConfig_absolute_path parameter to (1) components/com_nfn_addressbook/nfnaddressbook.php or (2) administrator/components/com_nfn_addressbook/nfnaddressbook.php.
How severe is CVE-2007-1596?
CVE-2007-1596 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2007-1596 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-1596?
CVE-2007-1596 primarily affects Joomla Nfn Address Book. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-1596?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2007-1596 published?
CVE-2007-1596 was published on 2007-03-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)