CVE-2008-6882

Name: CVE-2008-6882
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-07-30T19:30:00.297+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.29%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-6882 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Live Chat (com_livechat) component 1.0 for Joomla! allows remote attackers to use the xmlhttp.php script as an open HTTP proxy to hide network scanning activities or scan internal networks via a GET request with a full URL in the query string.. EPSS estimates a 2.29% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Live Chat (com_livechat) component 1.0 for Joomla! allows remote attackers to use the xmlhttp.php script as an open HTTP proxy to hide network scanning activities or scan internal networks via a GET request with a full URL in the query string.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.29%

81.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Joompolitan	Com Livechat	1.0

References

Timeline

Published: Jul 30, 2009
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-6882?

How severe is CVE-2008-6882?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-6882 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.29% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-6882?

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Source: NVD / NIST