This host is running Joomla! with com_collector component and is prone to file upload vulnerability.

Successful exploitation will allow attacker to upload arbitrary PHP code and run it in the context of the Web server process. Impact Level: Application

No solution or patch was made available for at least one year since disclosure of this vulnerability. Likely none will be provided anymore. General solution options are to upgrade to a newer release, disable respective features, remove the product or replace the product by another one.

The flaw is due to the 'com_collector' component which allows to upload files with arbitrary extensions to a folder inside the webroot. This can be exploited to execute arbitrary PHP code by uploading a malicious PHP script.

Joomla! Collector Component

• http://osvdb.org/show/osvdb/89439
• http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/24228

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Updated on 2015-03-25