CVE-2008-6172 json
Directory traversal vulnerability in captcha/captcha_image.php in the RWCards (com_rwcards) 3.0.11 component for Joomla!, when magic_quotes…
published 2009-02-19 17 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2008-6142
- cvss
- 6.8
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 12.3%
- EPSS 12.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 96%
- public exploits
- 1
- Exploit-DB, plus a Nuclei check
Summary
Directory traversal vulnerability in captcha/captcha_image.php in the RWCards (com_rwcards) 3.0.11 component for Joomla!, when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via directory traversal sequences in the img parameter.
Timeline
- First public exploit (EDB-6817)
- Published
Exploit prediction
12.28% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 96% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
Exploits and checks
- EDB-6817 Joomla! Component RWCards 3.0.11 - Local File Inclusion webapps, 2008-10-23
- Nuclei template Joomla! Component RWCards 3.0.11 - Local File Inclusion nuclei detection template
- securityfocus.com http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31892 referenced PoC, tagged "exploit" by a source, unverified
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 6.8 | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory
References
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exploit-db.com
/exploits/6817
exploit
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securityfocus.com
/bid/31892
vdb-entry, exploit
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secunia.com
/advisories/32367
third-party-advisory, vendor-advisory
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/46081
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2008-6172
- NVD CVE-2008-6172
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