How severe is CVE-2008-5790?

CVE-2008-5790 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2008-5790 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 24% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-5790?

CVE-2008-5790 affects Recly Competitions. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5790?

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-2008-5790 published?

CVE-2008-5790 was published on 2008-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-5790

CVE-2008-5790 is a high-severity vulnerability in Recly Competitions with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 24% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-94.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 24% (98th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-94
Affected product: Recly Competitions
Published: 2008-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in the Recly!Competitions (com_competitions) component 1.0 for Joomla! allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the (1) GLOBALS[mosConfig_absolute_path] parameter to (a) add.php and (b) competitions.php in includes/competitions/, and the (2) mosConfig_absolute_path parameter to (c) includes/settings/settings.php.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-5790?: Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in the Recly!Competitions (com_competitions) component 1.0 for Joomla! allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the (1) GLOBALS[mosConfig_absolute_path] parameter to (a) add.php and (b) competitions.php in includes/competitions/, and the (2) mosConfig_absolute_path parameter to (c) includes/settings/settings.php.
How severe is CVE-2008-5790?: CVE-2008-5790 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2008-5790 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 24% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-5790?: CVE-2008-5790 affects Recly Competitions. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5790?: 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-2008-5790 published?: CVE-2008-5790 was published on 2008-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:recly:competitions:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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