CVE-2008-5053: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in admin.rssreader.php in the Simple RSS Reader (com_rssreader) 1.0...

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CVE-2008-5053 affects the Simple RSS Reader component for Joomla. The reported issue lets a remote attacker provide an external URL through a configuration parameter, potentially causing the server to run attacker-controlled PHP. The CVE has no CVSS score, but the impact is serious where this legacy component remains exposed. Likely exposure is limited to legacy Joomla installations running Simple RSS Reader com_rssreader 1.0, especially if administrator component files are web-reachable. The provided affected-product metadata is incomplete, so confirm exposure from installed extension inventories rather than CPE matching alone. Prioritize remediation for any internet-facing Joomla site still running this component. Although the CVE record lacks scoring and active-exploitation evidence, the reported impact is remote PHP code execution and public exploit material exists. Mitigation focus: Inventory Joomla sites for Simple RSS Reader com_rssreader 1.0.; Disable or remove the affected component if it is not required.; Check vendor or Joomla extension guidance for a fixed release or replacement..

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Jun 28, 2026, 18:15 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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