CVE-2008-4764 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can read arbitrary files via directory traversal in the eXtplorer Joomla plugin, exposing sensitive data.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not stated
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2008-4764?
CVE-2008-4764 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 28 Oct 2008. It can be exploited over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
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.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-4764?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Extplorer Com Extplorer.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4764?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-4764 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.
Is CVE-2008-4764 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-4764 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry and 1 Nuclei template.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-77xj-rh56-94m9.