CVE-2008-4764 json
Directory traversal vulnerability in the eXtplorer module (com_extplorer) 2.0.0 RC2 and earlier in Joomla!
published 2008-10-28 18 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2008-4744
- cvss
- 5.0
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 16.5%
- EPSS 16.5% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 97%
- public exploits
- 1
- Exploit-DB, plus a Nuclei check
Summary
Directory traversal vulnerability in the eXtplorer module (com_extplorer) 2.0.0 RC2 and earlier in Joomla! allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the dir parameter in a show_error action.
Timeline
- First public exploit (EDB-5435)
- Published
Exploit prediction
16.50% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 97% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
Exploits and checks
- EDB-5435 Joomla! Component com_extplorer 2.0.0 RC2 - Local Directory Traversal webapps, 2008-04-13
- Nuclei template Joomla! <=2.0.0 RC2 - Local File Inclusion nuclei detection template
- securityfocus.com http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28764 referenced PoC, tagged "exploit" by a source, unverified
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 5.0 | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N |
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory
References
-
exploit-db.com
/exploits/5435
exploit
-
securityfocus.com
/bid/28764
vdb-entry, exploit
-
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/41873
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2008-4764
- NVD CVE-2008-4764
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