CVE-2008-2990: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in facileforms.frame.php in the FacileForms (com_facileforms) componen

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADEMITIGATEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2008-2990 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting com facileforms, joomla, com facileforms. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in facileforms.frame.php in the FacileForms (com_facileforms) component 1.4.4 for Mambo and Joomla! allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the ff_compath 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	2.3% (top 17%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-94
Published	2008-07-02
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

2008-07-02 17:14 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:54 UTCUpdated Record last modified

joomla com facileforms DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.4.4

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.4.4

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy com-facileforms || rpm -q com-facileforms || com-facileforms --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.4.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison com-facileforms sudo apt install com-facileforms=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.4.4> sudo apt-mark hold com-facileforms

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

dnf --showduplicates list com-facileforms sudo dnf downgrade com-facileforms-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.4.4> sudo dnf versionlock add com-facileforms

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.

joomla joomla 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 joomla || rpm -q joomla || joomla --version

No fixed or unaffected release known

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

mambo com facileforms DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.4.4

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.4.4

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy com-facileforms || rpm -q com-facileforms || com-facileforms --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.4.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison com-facileforms sudo apt install com-facileforms=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.4.4> sudo apt-mark hold com-facileforms

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

dnf --showduplicates list com-facileforms sudo dnf downgrade com-facileforms-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.4.4> sudo dnf versionlock add com-facileforms

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 FacileForms 1.4.4 - 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-2008-2990?

com facileforms: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation; joomla: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; com facileforms: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2008-2990 being exploited?

CVE-2008-2990 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-2008-2990 affect?

CVE-2008-2990 affects com facileforms, joomla, com facileforms. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in facileforms.frame.php in the FacileForms (com_facileforms) component 1.4.4 for Mambo and Joomla! allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the ff_compath parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2008-2990?

Priority 52/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Software pages

Joomla vulnerabilities · PHP vulnerabilities

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