CVE-2007-2196: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in jambook.php in the Jambook (com_Jambook) 1.0 beta7 module for Mambo

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MEDIUM 6.8DOWNGRADEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2007-2196 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.8) affecting jambook, jambook. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in jambook.php in the Jambook (com_Jambook) 1.0 beta7 module for Mambo and Joomla! allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the mosConfig_absolute_path parameter. NOTE: this issue has been disputed by a reliable third party because the jambook.php protects against direct request

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.8 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.7% (top 22%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2007-04-24
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

2007-04-24 17:19 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:39 UTCUpdated Record last modified

joomla jambook DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0_beta_7

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0_beta_7

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0_beta_7 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison jambook sudo apt install jambook=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0_beta_7> sudo apt-mark hold jambook

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

dnf --showduplicates list jambook sudo dnf downgrade jambook-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0_beta_7> sudo dnf versionlock add jambook

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 jambook DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0_beta_7

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0_beta_7

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0_beta_7 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison jambook sudo apt install jambook=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0_beta_7> sudo apt-mark hold jambook

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

dnf --showduplicates list jambook sudo dnf downgrade jambook-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0_beta_7> sudo dnf versionlock add jambook

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.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2007-2196?

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

Is CVE-2007-2196 being exploited?

CVE-2007-2196 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-2007-2196 affect?

CVE-2007-2196 affects jambook, jambook. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in jambook.php in the Jambook (com_Jambook) 1.0 beta7 module for Mambo and Joomla! allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the mosConfig_absolute_path parameter. NOTE: this

How urgent is CVE-2007-2196?

Priority 43/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

Joomla vulnerabilities · PHP vulnerabilities

References

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