CVE-2008-1848: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2008-1848: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the joomlaXplorer (com_joomlaxplorer) Mambo/Joomla!

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the joomlaXplorer (com_joomlaxplorer) Mambo/Joomla! component 1.6.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the error parameter in a show_error action to index.php.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 08:40 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an old cross-site scripting issue in the joomlaXplorer Mambo/Joomla component. If the vulnerable component is still present, an attacker could cause malicious script or HTML to run in a user’s browser through an error-handling path. Exposure is likely limited to legacy Mambo/Joomla sites that still have joomlaXplorer com_joomlaxplorer 1.6.2 or earlier installed and reachable. The provided affected-products metadata is incomplete, so inventory confirmation is required. Handle as a legacy web-application cleanup item with unknown severity. It is not KEV-listed, but public exploit material exists and unsupported Joomla/Mambo components can create unnecessary browser-side risk. Mitigation focus: Inventory Joomla/Mambo sites for joomlaXplorer com_joomlaxplorer installations.; Remove the component if it is unused or unsupported.; Check vendor or project guidance for any available patched replacement..

Prepared: Jun 28, 2026, 19:09 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record

Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Apr 16, 2008, 17:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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5431CVE reference · exploit, x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB
joomlaxplorer-index-xss(41779)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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