CVE-2008-6172 describes a directory traversal vulnerability in the RWCards component (com_rwcards) version 3.0.11 for Joomla!, specifically within the captcha/captcha_image.php file when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled. This flaw allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files by manipulating the 'img' parameter with directory traversal sequences. With a CVSS score of 6.8 (medium severity), this vulnerability has a network attack vector, medium attack complexity, and can lead to partial compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not listed on CISA's KEV catalog, exploit code is publicly available via ExploitDB and Nuclei templates, indicating potential for exploitation, though community discussion and media coverage are minimal.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
3.0.11CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:weberr:rwcards:3.0.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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