CVE-2010-1219: Path Traversal

Published Mar 30, 2010
·
Updated

Directory traversal vulnerability in the JA News (comjanews) component 1.0 for Joomla! allows remote attackers to read arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the controller parameter to index.php. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Com Janews Com Janews=1.0
Joomla joomla
All of the following
Com Janews Com Janews=1.0
Joomla joomla

Event History

Mar 30, 2010
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
11:30 PM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:30 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2010-1219?

CVE-2010-1219 is classified as having a medium severity due to its potential for exposing sensitive local files.

2

How do I fix CVE-2010-1219?

To fix CVE-2010-1219, update the JA News component to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2010-1219?

CVE-2010-1219 is a directory traversal vulnerability that allows attackers to read arbitrary local files.

4

Which versions of JA News are affected by CVE-2010-1219?

CVE-2010-1219 affects JA News version 1.0 specifically.

5

Can CVE-2010-1219 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2010-1219 can be exploited remotely by attackers using crafted requests.

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