CWE
22
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2010-1304: Path Traversal

First published: Thu Apr 08 2010(Updated: )

Directory traversal vulnerability in userstatus.php in the User Status (com_userstatus) component 1.21.16 for Joomla! allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the controller parameter to index.php.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Joomlamo Com UserStatus=1.21.16
Joomla

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2010-1304?

    CVE-2010-1304 has a medium severity rating as it allows remote attackers to read sensitive files.

  • How do I fix CVE-2010-1304?

    To fix CVE-2010-1304, update the User Status component to the latest version or apply patches provided by the developer.

  • What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2010-1304?

    CVE-2010-1304 can be exploited through directory traversal attacks that allow unauthorized file access.

  • Which Joomla! version is affected by CVE-2010-1304?

    CVE-2010-1304 specifically affects the com_userstatus component version 1.21.16 for Joomla!

  • What is the primary impact of CVE-2010-1304?

    The primary impact of CVE-2010-1304 is the unauthorized access and disclosure of sensitive files on the server.

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