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CVE-2008-6080 affects the ionFiles component for Joomla. A flaw in its download script could let a remote attacker read files the web server can access. The main business risk is exposure of configuration files, credentials, or sensitive site data from older Joomla deployments. Exposure is likely limited to legacy Joomla sites running ionFiles com_ionfiles 4.4.2 with download.php reachable from the internet or internal networks. The bundle does not identify other versions or products. Prioritize remediation for any internet-facing Joomla site using this legacy component. The issue can expose sensitive files without authentication, but current active exploitation is not proven by the supplied sources. Mitigation focus: Inventory Joomla sites for ionFiles com_ionfiles 4.4.2.; Remove or disable ionFiles if it is no longer required.; Check vendor or trusted archive guidance for any available fixed release..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- 6809CVE reference · exploit, x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB
- ionfiles-download-directory-traversal(46039)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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