Is CVE-2008-1849 actively exploited?

A proof-of-concept exploit is publicly available for CVE-2008-1849, but active exploitation has not been confirmed.

Can CVE-2008-1849 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2008-1849 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2008-1849?

CVE-2008-1849 has a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

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CVE-2008-1849

CWE-22Published: April 16, 2008· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

5.0

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in index.php in the joomlaXplorer (com_joomlaxplorer) Mambo/Joomla! component 1.6.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to list arbitrary directories via a .. (dot dot) in the dir parameter in a show_error action.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2008-1849 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2008-1849. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.