CVE-2008-6172

Name: CVE-2008-6172
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-02-19T16:30:00.407+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 12.28%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-6172 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Directory traversal vulnerability in captcha/captcha_image.php in the RWCards (com_rwcards) 3.0.11 component for Joomla!, when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via directory traversal sequences in the img parameter.. EPSS estimates a 12.28% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in captcha/captcha_image.php in the RWCards (com_rwcards) 3.0.11 component for Joomla!, when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via directory traversal sequences in the img parameter.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

12.28%

95.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Weberr	Rwcards	3.0.11

References

Timeline

Published: Feb 19, 2009
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-6172?

How severe is CVE-2008-6172?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-6172 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 12.28% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-6172?

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Source: NVD / NIST