How severe is CVE-2008-4668?

CVE-2008-4668 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2008-4668 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 21% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-4668?

CVE-2008-4668 affects Joomla Com Imagebrowser. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-4668?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2008-4668 published?

CVE-2008-4668 was published on 2008-10-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-4668

CVE-2008-4668 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Joomla Com Imagebrowser with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 21% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 21% (97th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Joomla Com Imagebrowser
Published: 2008-10-22
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in the Image Browser (com_imagebrowser) 0.1.5 component for Joomla! allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the folder parameter to index.php.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-4668?: Directory traversal vulnerability in the Image Browser (com_imagebrowser) 0.1.5 component for Joomla! allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the folder parameter to index.php.
How severe is CVE-2008-4668?: CVE-2008-4668 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2008-4668 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 21% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-4668?: CVE-2008-4668 affects Joomla Com Imagebrowser. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4668?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2008-4668 published?: CVE-2008-4668 was published on 2008-10-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:joomla:com_imagebrowser:0.1.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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