CVE-2010-1312: Path Traversal

Published Apr 8, 2010
·
Updated

Directory traversal vulnerability in the iJoomla News Portal (comnewsportal) component 1.5.x for Joomla! allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the controller parameter to index.php.

Affected Software

12 affected components
iJoomla Com News Portal=1.5.1
iJoomla Com News Portal=1.5.2
iJoomla Com News Portal=1.5.3
iJoomla Com News Portal=1.5.6
iJoomla Com News Portal=1.5.7
Joomla Joomla\!
All of the following
Any of the following
iJoomla Com News Portal=1.5.1
iJoomla Com News Portal=1.5.2
iJoomla Com News Portal=1.5.3
iJoomla Com News Portal=1.5.6
iJoomla Com News Portal=1.5.7
Joomla Joomla\!

Event History

Apr 8, 2010
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
08:30 PM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:30 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2010-1312?

CVE-2010-1312 has a high severity rating due to its potential for unauthorized file access.

2

How do I fix CVE-2010-1312?

To fix CVE-2010-1312, update the iJoomla News Portal component to the latest version provided by the vendor.

3

What impacts does CVE-2010-1312 have on my system?

CVE-2010-1312 allows attackers to exploit the directory traversal vulnerability to read sensitive files on the server.

4

Which versions of iJoomla News Portal are affected by CVE-2010-1312?

iJoomla News Portal versions 1.5.1, 1.5.2, 1.5.3, 1.5.6, and 1.5.7 are affected by CVE-2010-1312.

5

How can I determine if my Joomla! installation is vulnerable to CVE-2010-1312?

You can determine vulnerability to CVE-2010-1312 by checking if the iJoomla News Portal component is installed and which version you are running.

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