CVE-2007-6555: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in modules/mod_pxt_latest.php in the mosDirectory (com_directory) 2.3.

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HIGH 9.3DOWNGRADE

CVE-2007-6555 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 9.3) affecting mosdirectory. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in modules/mod_pxt_latest.php in the mosDirectory (com_directory) 2.3.2 component for Joomla! allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the GLOBALS[mosConfig_absolute_path] parameter.

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 7%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.3 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	5.9% (top 7%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-94
Published	2007-12-28
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: phil taylor

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2007-12-28 00:46 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:48 UTCUpdated Record last modified

phil taylor mosdirectory DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.3.2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.3.2

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.3.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison mosdirectory sudo apt install mosdirectory=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.3.2> sudo apt-mark hold mosdirectory

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

dnf --showduplicates list mosdirectory sudo dnf downgrade mosdirectory-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.3.2> sudo dnf versionlock add mosdirectory

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 mosDirectory 2.3.2 - 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-2007-6555?

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

Is CVE-2007-6555 being exploited?

CVE-2007-6555 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-2007-6555 affect?

CVE-2007-6555 affects mosdirectory. Severity is high (CVSS 9.3). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in modules/mod_pxt_latest.php in the mosDirectory (com_directory) 2.3.2 component for Joomla! allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the GLOBALS[mosConfig_absolute_path] pa

How urgent is CVE-2007-6555?

Priority 61/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 7%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

Software pages

Joomla vulnerabilities · PHP vulnerabilities

References

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