How severe is CVE-2007-5457?

CVE-2007-5457 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2007-5457 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 38% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-5457?

CVE-2007-5457 primarily affects Joomla. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-5457?

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

When was CVE-2007-5457 published?

CVE-2007-5457 was published on 2007-10-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-5457

CVE-2007-5457 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Joomla with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 38% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-94.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 38% (98th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-94
Affected product: Joomla
Published: 2007-10-14
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in Michael Dempfle Joomla Flash Uploader (com_jfu or com_joomla_flash_uploader) 2.5.1 component for Joomla! allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the mosConfig_absolute_path parameter to (1) install.joomla_flash_uploader.php and (2) uninstall.joomla_flash_uploader.php.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-5457?: Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in Michael Dempfle Joomla Flash Uploader (com_jfu or com_joomla_flash_uploader) 2.5.1 component for Joomla! allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the mosConfig_absolute_path parameter to (1) install.joomla_flash_uploader.php and (2) uninstall.joomla_flash_uploader.php.
How severe is CVE-2007-5457?: CVE-2007-5457 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2007-5457 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 38% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-5457?: CVE-2007-5457 primarily affects Joomla. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-5457?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2007-5457 published?: CVE-2007-5457 was published on 2007-10-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:michael_dempfle:joomla_flash_uploader:2.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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