CVE-2008-5789

CVE-2008-5789 is a high-severity vulnerability in Recly Interactive Feederator with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 30% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-94.

Key facts

Description

Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in the Recly Interactive Feederator (com_feederator) component 1.0.5 for Joomla! allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the (1) mosConfig_absolute_path parameter to (a) add_tmsp.php, (b) edit_tmsp.php and (c) tmsp.php in includes/tmsp/; and the (2) GLOBALS[mosConfig_absolute_path] parameter to (d) includes/tmsp/subscription.php.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-5789?
Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in the Recly Interactive Feederator (com_feederator) component 1.0.5 for Joomla! allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the (1) mosConfig_absolute_path parameter to (a) add_tmsp.php, (b) edit_tmsp.php and (c) tmsp.php in includes/tmsp/; and the (2) GLOBALS[mosConfig_absolute_path] parameter to (d) includes/tmsp/subscription.php.
How severe is CVE-2008-5789?
CVE-2008-5789 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2008-5789 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 30% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-5789?
CVE-2008-5789 affects Recly Interactive Feederator. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5789?
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-2008-5789 published?
CVE-2008-5789 was published on 2008-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

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