CVE-2008-6882 describes an open HTTP proxy vulnerability in the Live Chat (com_livechat) component version 1.0 for Joomla! and Joompolitan. This flaw allows remote attackers to leverage the xmlhttp.php script to conceal network scanning activities or probe internal networks by submitting a GET request containing a full URL. With a CVSS score of 7.5, this vulnerability is considered highly severe due to its network-based attack vector, low access complexity, and potential for partial compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not listed in CISA's KEV catalog, an exploit (EDB-7441) is publicly available on ExploitDB, indicating the existence of proof-of-concept code, though there is no evidence of widespread active exploitation or significant community discussion.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
1.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:joompolitan:com_livechat:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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