CVE-2008-6172 Scanner

The RWCards component is an extension for the Joomla! content management system that enables users to create and send greeting cards to others from their website. It is a popular component used by many website owners who want to add a personal touch to their online presence. 

Unfortunately, the component has been found to be vulnerable to the CVE-2008-6172 exploit. This particular exploit can be triggered when the magic_quotes_gpc setting is disabled. It enables remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files by using directory traversal sequences in the img parameter. If successfully exploited, this vulnerability can lead to the complete takeover of the website by the attacker. 

The consequences of a successful exploitation of the vulnerability can be grave. The attacker could gain unauthorized access to the website's data, take control of the server, steal sensitive information such as login credentials, or run malicious code on the website, among other things. 

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REFERENCES

• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31892
• https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/46081
• https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/6817