How severe is CVE-2007-4504?

CVE-2007-4504 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2007-4504 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 9% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-4504?

CVE-2007-4504 affects Joomla Rsfiles. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-4504?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2007-4504 published?

CVE-2007-4504 was published on 2007-08-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-4504

CVE-2007-4504 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Joomla Rsfiles with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 9% (95th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Joomla Rsfiles
Published: 2007-08-23
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in index.php in the RSfiles component (com_rsfiles) 1.0.2 and earlier for Joomla! allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the path parameter in a files.display action.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-4504?: Directory traversal vulnerability in index.php in the RSfiles component (com_rsfiles) 1.0.2 and earlier for Joomla! allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the path parameter in a files.display action.
How severe is CVE-2007-4504?: CVE-2007-4504 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2007-4504 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 9% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-4504?: CVE-2007-4504 affects Joomla Rsfiles. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-4504?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2007-4504 published?: CVE-2007-4504 was published on 2007-08-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:joomla:rsfiles:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*