Is CVE-2008-2990 actively exploited?

A proof-of-concept exploit is publicly available for CVE-2008-2990, but active exploitation has not been confirmed.

Can CVE-2008-2990 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2008-2990 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2008-2990?

CVE-2008-2990 has a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH).

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CVE-2008-2990

CWE-94Published: July 2, 2008· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

7.5

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

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.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2008-2990 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2008-2990. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.