CVE-2008-4764 describes a directory traversal vulnerability in the eXtplorer module (com_extplorer) version 2.0.0 RC2 and earlier for Joomla!. This flaw allows unauthenticated remote attackers to read arbitrary files on the server by manipulating the 'dir' parameter with ".." sequences in a 'show_error' action. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 5.0 (Medium), indicating a low attack complexity and no authentication required, but only impacts confidentiality (C:P) with no integrity or availability impact. Its FAUCET Risk Score is 90/100, suggesting a higher practical risk despite the moderate CVSS. While not listed on the KEV catalog or Hot List, exploit code is publicly available on ExploitDB and Nuclei templates exist for detection. There is no evidence of active exploitation, and the CVE has received minimal community discussion or media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 2.0.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:extplorer:com_extplorer:*:rc2:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
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