CVE-2007-2144: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in includes/CAltInstaller.php in the JoomlaPack (com_jpack) 1.0.4a2 RE

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MEDIUM 6.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2007-2144 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.8) affecting joomlapack. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in includes/CAltInstaller.php in the JoomlaPack (com_jpack) 1.0.4a2 RE component for Joomla! allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the mosConfig_absolute_path parameter.

Why this priority

EPSS top 8%: 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	4.8% (top 8%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-94
Published	2007-04-19
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: joomlapack

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2007-04-19 10:19 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:39 UTCUpdated Record last modified

joomlapack joomlapack DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0.4a2_re

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0.4a2_re

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0.4a2_re (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison joomlapack sudo apt install joomlapack=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.4a2_re> sudo apt-mark hold joomlapack

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

dnf --showduplicates list joomlapack sudo dnf downgrade joomlapack-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.4a2_re> sudo dnf versionlock add joomlapack

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! Component JoomlaPack 1.0.4a2 RE - 'CAltInstaller.php' 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-2007-2144?

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

Is CVE-2007-2144 being exploited?

CVE-2007-2144 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-2007-2144 affect?

CVE-2007-2144 affects joomlapack. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in includes/CAltInstaller.php in the JoomlaPack (com_jpack) 1.0.4a2 RE component for Joomla! allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the mosConfig_absolute_path parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2007-2144?

Priority 52/100. EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

Software pages

Joomla vulnerabilities · PHP vulnerabilities

References

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