CVE-2008-5053
CriticalPublic exploitPHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in admin.rssreader.php in the Simple RSS Reader (com_rssreader) 1.0 component for Joomla!
Published Nov 13, 2008 · Updated Apr 22, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2008-5053 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 10.0 v2) affecting Com Rssreader (Joomla).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 64% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
CVSS v2
10.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
64%
Higher than 99.2% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
No known
Not in a known-exploited catalog
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in admin.rssreader.php in the Simple RSS Reader (com_rssreader) 1.0 component for Joomla! allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the mosConfig_live_site parameter.
Affected Products
1 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Com RssreaderJoomla | 1.0 | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Nov 13, 2008
Last updated
Apr 22, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-94 Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')
References
- exploitExploitDB-7096
- exploit32265
- other49859
- other4584
- othersimplerssreader-adminrssreader-file-include(46559)
FAQ
Common Questions.
PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in admin.rssreader.php in the Simple RSS Reader (com_rssreader) 1.0 component for Joomla!
Affected: Com Rssreader (Joomla) versions 1.0. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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