CVE-2007-2043: Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in the Avant-Garde Solutions MOSMedia (com_mosmedia) 1.08 a

Q: How do I fix CVE-2007-2043?

mosmedia: upgrade to newer than 1.0.8. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2007-2043 being exploited?

CVE-2007-2043 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2007-2043 affect?

CVE-2007-2043 affects mosmedia. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in the Avant-Garde Solutions MOSMedia (com_mosmedia) 1.08 and earlier module for Mambo and Joomla! allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the mosConfig_absolute_p

Q: How urgent is CVE-2007-2043?

Priority 55/100. High severity; EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

This month

HIGH 7.5UPGRADE

CVE-2007-2043 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting mosmedia. 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 Avant-Garde Solutions MOSMedia (com_mosmedia) 1.08 and earlier module for Mambo and Joomla! allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the mosConfig_absolute_path parameter to (1) media.tab.php or (2) media.divs.php.

Why this priority

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

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	6.7% (top 6%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2007-04-16
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: avant-garde solutions

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

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

avant-garde solutions mosmedia UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.0.8

Fixed in: newer than 1.0.8

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy mosmedia || rpm -q mosmedia || mosmedia --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.0.8 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade mosmedia

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade mosmedia

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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! Component mosmedia 1.0.8 - Remote File Inclusion

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2007-2043?

mosmedia: upgrade to newer than 1.0.8. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2007-2043 being exploited?

CVE-2007-2043 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-2007-2043 affect?

CVE-2007-2043 affects mosmedia. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in the Avant-Garde Solutions MOSMedia (com_mosmedia) 1.08 and earlier module for Mambo and Joomla! allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the mosConfig_absolute_p

How urgent is CVE-2007-2043?

Priority 55/100. High severity; EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

Software pages

Joomla vulnerabilities · PHP vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2007-2042 MEDIUM 6.8 DOWNGRADE Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in the Avant-Garde Solutions MOSMedia Lite 1.0.6 and earlie
CVE-2006-5042 HIGH 7.5 UPGRADE UPGRADE Unspecified vulnerability in mosMedia (com_mosmedia) 1.0.8 and earlier for Joomla! has unspecified impact and

References

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