CVE-2010-0943: Path Traversal
First published: Mon Mar 08 2010(Updated: )
Directory traversal vulnerability in the JA Showcase (com_jashowcase) component for Joomla! allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the controller parameter in a jashowcase action to index.php.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| JoomlArt JA Showcase | ||
| Joomla |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2010-0943?
CVE-2010-0943 is rated as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its ability to allow unauthorized access to sensitive files.
How do I fix CVE-2010-0943?
To fix CVE-2010-0943, upgrade the JA Showcase component to the latest version provided by the vendor.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2010-0943?
CVE-2010-0943 is a directory traversal vulnerability that allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files.
Which software is affected by CVE-2010-0943?
CVE-2010-0943 affects the JA Showcase component for Joomla! versions prior to the patched release.
Can CVE-2010-0943 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2010-0943 can be exploited remotely through specially crafted requests that leverage the vulnerability.
- collector/nvd-historical
- agent/type
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- agent/references
- agent/author
- agent/severity
- agent/weakness
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/description
- agent/event
- agent/source
- agent/softwarecombine
- agent/tags
- collector/nvd-index
- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
- vendor/joomlart
- canonical/joomlart ja showcase
- vendor/joomla
- canonical/joomla