How severe is CVE-2008-5671?

CVE-2008-5671 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2008-5671 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-5671?

CVE-2008-5671 primarily affects Joomla. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5671?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2008-5671 published?

CVE-2008-5671 was published on 2008-12-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-5671

CVE-2008-5671 is a high-severity vulnerability in Joomla with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-94.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (74th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-94
Affected product: Joomla
Published: 2008-12-19
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in index.php in Joomla! 1.0.11 through 1.0.14, when RG_EMULATION is enabled in configuration.php, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the mosConfig_absolute_path parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-5671?: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in index.php in Joomla! 1.0.11 through 1.0.14, when RG_EMULATION is enabled in configuration.php, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the mosConfig_absolute_path parameter.
How severe is CVE-2008-5671?: CVE-2008-5671 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2008-5671 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-5671?: CVE-2008-5671 primarily affects Joomla. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5671?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2008-5671 published?: CVE-2008-5671 was published on 2008-12-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla:1.0.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla:1.0.12:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla:1.0.13:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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