CVE-2007-1699: Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in the SWmenu (com_swmenupro and com_swmenufree) 4.0 compon

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HIGH 10.0DOWNGRADEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2007-1699 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 10.0) affecting swmenu component, swmenu component. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in the SWmenu (com_swmenupro and com_swmenufree) 4.0 component for Mambo and Joomla! allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the mosConfig_absolute_path parameter to ImageManager/Classes/ImageManager.php under the (1) components/ or (2) administrator/components/ directory trees.

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 4%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	10.0 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	10.8% (top 4%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2007-03-27
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: joomla · mambo

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2007-03-27 01:19 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:38 UTCUpdated Record last modified

joomla swmenu component DOWNGRADE

Affected: 4.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 4.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy swmenu-component || rpm -q swmenu-component || swmenu-component --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 4.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison swmenu-component sudo apt install swmenu-component=<VERSION_BEFORE_4.0> sudo apt-mark hold swmenu-component

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list swmenu-component sudo dnf downgrade swmenu-component-<VERSION_BEFORE_4.0> sudo dnf versionlock add swmenu-component

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

mambo swmenu component DOWNGRADE

Affected: 4.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 4.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy swmenu-component || rpm -q swmenu-component || swmenu-component --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 4.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison swmenu-component sudo apt install swmenu-component=<VERSION_BEFORE_4.0> sudo apt-mark hold swmenu-component

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list swmenu-component sudo dnf downgrade swmenu-component-<VERSION_BEFORE_4.0> sudo dnf versionlock add swmenu-component

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: Joomla! / Mambo Component SWmenu 4.0 - Remote File Inclusion

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2007-1699?

swmenu component: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation; swmenu component: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2007-1699 being exploited?

CVE-2007-1699 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2007-1699 affect?

CVE-2007-1699 affects swmenu component, swmenu component. Severity is high (CVSS 10.0). Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in the SWmenu (com_swmenupro and com_swmenufree) 4.0 component for Mambo and Joomla! allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the mosConfig_absolute_path parameter

How urgent is CVE-2007-1699?

Priority 64/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 4%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

Software pages

Joomla vulnerabilities · PHP vulnerabilities

References

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