CVE-2008-4764

NUCLEI

com_extplorer < 2.0.0 - Path Traversal via Dir Parameter in Show Error Action

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2008-4764. PoCs published by Houssamix. A Nuclei detection template is also available.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit demonstrates a Local Directory Traversal vulnerability in Joomla and Mambo Component com_extplorer versions <= 2.0.0 RC2. The vulnerability allows an attacker to traverse directories and access sensitive files by manipulating the 'dir' parameter.

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.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by Houssamix · textwebappsphp
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/5435

This exploit demonstrates a Local Directory Traversal vulnerability in Joomla and Mambo Component com_extplorer versions <= 2.0.0 RC2. The vulnerability allows an attacker to traverse directories and access sensitive files by manipulating the 'dir' parameter.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Info Leak
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Joomla and Mambo Component com_extplorer <= 2.0.0 RC2
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Access to the target URL with the vulnerable component installed
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

Nuclei Templates (1)

Joomla! <=2.0.0 RC2 - Local File Inclusion
MEDIUMby daffainfo

References (3)

Core 3
Core References
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41873
Exploit, Third Party Advisory exploit x_refsource_exploit-db
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/5435
Exploit vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28764

Scores

EPSS 0.0048
EPSS Percentile 65.5%

Details

CWE
CWE-22
Status published
Products (1)
extplorer/com_extplorer < 2.0.0
Published Oct 28, 2008
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026