CVE-2007-2005: Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in the Taskhopper 1.1 component for Mambo and Joomla! allow

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MEDIUM 6.8DOWNGRADEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2007-2005 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.8) affecting taskhopper component, taskhopper 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 Taskhopper 1.1 component for Mambo and Joomla! allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the mosConfig_absolute_path parameter to (1) contact_type.php, (2) itemstatus_type.php, (3) projectstatus_type.php, (4) request_type.php, (5) responses_type.php, (6) timelog_type.php, or (7) urgency_type.php in inc/.

Why this priority

EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.8 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	6.7% (top 6%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-94
Published	2007-04-12
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

2007-04-12 19:19 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:38 UTCUpdated Record last modified

joomla taskhopper component DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.1

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison taskhopper-component sudo apt install taskhopper-component=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.1> sudo apt-mark hold taskhopper-component

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

dnf --showduplicates list taskhopper-component sudo dnf downgrade taskhopper-component-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.1> sudo dnf versionlock add taskhopper-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 taskhopper component DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.1

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison taskhopper-component sudo apt install taskhopper-component=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.1> sudo apt-mark hold taskhopper-component

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

dnf --showduplicates list taskhopper-component sudo dnf downgrade taskhopper-component-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.1> sudo dnf versionlock add taskhopper-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 Taskhopper 1.1 - 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-2007-2005?

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

Is CVE-2007-2005 being exploited?

CVE-2007-2005 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-2007-2005 affect?

CVE-2007-2005 affects taskhopper component, taskhopper component. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in the Taskhopper 1.1 component for Mambo and Joomla! allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the mosConfig_absolute_path parameter to (1) contact_type.php, (2) it

How urgent is CVE-2007-2005?

Priority 52/100. EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

Software pages

Joomla vulnerabilities · PHP vulnerabilities

References

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