CVE-2007-2044: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in mod_weather.php in the Antonis Ventouris Weather module for Mambo a

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HIGH 7.5MITIGATE

CVE-2007-2044 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting weather module. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in mod_weather.php in the Antonis Ventouris Weather module for Mambo and Joomla! allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the absolute_path parameter.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	2.4% (top 16%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2007-04-16
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: antonis ventouris

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

antonis ventouris weather module MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy weather-module || rpm -q weather-module || weather-module --version

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

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: Mambo Module Weather - 'absolute_path' 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-2007-2044?

weather module: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2007-2044 being exploited?

CVE-2007-2044 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-2007-2044 affect?

CVE-2007-2044 affects weather module. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in mod_weather.php in the Antonis Ventouris Weather module for Mambo and Joomla! allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the absolute_path parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2007-2044?

Priority 52/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Software pages

Joomla vulnerabilities · PHP vulnerabilities

References

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