CWE
22
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2010-1059: Path Traversal

First published: Tue Mar 23 2010(Updated: )

Directory traversal vulnerability in staff/app/common.inc.php in Phpkobo Address Book Script 1.09, when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via directory traversal sequences in the LANG_CODE parameter. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Phpkobo Address Book Script=1.09
=1.09

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2010-1059?

    CVE-2010-1059 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2010-1059?

    To fix CVE-2010-1059, upgrade to Phpkobo Address Book Script version 1.10 or later, or implement input validation on the LANG_CODE parameter.

  • What is the impact of exploiting CVE-2010-1059?

    Exploitation of CVE-2010-1059 could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary local files on the affected server.

  • What software is affected by CVE-2010-1059?

    CVE-2010-1059 affects Phpkobo Address Book Script version 1.09 when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled.

  • Can CVE-2010-1059 be mitigated without an update?

    Mitigation for CVE-2010-1059 without an update includes enabling magic_quotes_gpc, though this is not a reliable long-term solution.

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