How severe is CVE-2008-5053?

CVE-2008-5053 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2008-5053 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 63% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-5053?

CVE-2008-5053 affects Joomla Com Rssreader. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5053?

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-2008-5053 published?

CVE-2008-5053 was published on 2008-11-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-5053

CVE-2008-5053 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Joomla Com Rssreader with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 63% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-94.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 63% (99th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-94
Affected product: Joomla Com Rssreader
Published: 2008-11-13
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in admin.rssreader.php in the Simple RSS Reader (com_rssreader) 1.0 component for Joomla! allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the mosConfig_live_site parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-5053?: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in admin.rssreader.php in the Simple RSS Reader (com_rssreader) 1.0 component for Joomla! allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the mosConfig_live_site parameter.
How severe is CVE-2008-5053?: CVE-2008-5053 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2008-5053 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 63% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-5053?: CVE-2008-5053 affects Joomla Com Rssreader. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5053?: 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-2008-5053 published?: CVE-2008-5053 was published on 2008-11-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:joomla:com_rssreader:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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