CVE-2007-1699

CVE-2007-1699 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Joomla Swmenu Component with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 11% places it in the 95th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Description

Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in the SWmenu (com_swmenupro and com_swmenufree) 4.0 component for Mambo and Joomla! allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the mosConfig_absolute_path parameter to ImageManager/Classes/ImageManager.php under the (1) components/ or (2) administrator/components/ directory trees.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-1699?
Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in the SWmenu (com_swmenupro and com_swmenufree) 4.0 component for Mambo and Joomla! allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the mosConfig_absolute_path parameter to ImageManager/Classes/ImageManager.php under the (1) components/ or (2) administrator/components/ directory trees.
How severe is CVE-2007-1699?
CVE-2007-1699 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2007-1699 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 11% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-1699?
CVE-2007-1699 primarily affects Joomla Swmenu Component. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-1699?
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-2007-1699 published?
CVE-2007-1699 was published on 2007-03-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)