CWE
22
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2010-1314: Path Traversal

First published: Thu Apr 08 2010(Updated: )

Directory traversal vulnerability in the Highslide JS (com_hsconfig) component 1.5 and 2.0.9 for Joomla! allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the controller parameter to index.php. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
JoomlaNook com_hsconfig=1.5
JoomlaNook com_hsconfig=2.0.9
Joomla

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2010-1314?

    CVE-2010-1314 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for unauthorized file access.

  • How do I fix CVE-2010-1314?

    To fix CVE-2010-1314, update the Highslide JS component to a version that is not vulnerable, ideally to version 2.0.10 or higher.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2010-1314?

    CVE-2010-1314 affects the Highslide JS (com_hsconfig) component versions 1.5 and 2.0.9 for Joomla!.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2010-1314?

    CVE-2010-1314 is a directory traversal vulnerability that allows remote attackers to access arbitrary files.

  • Can CVE-2010-1314 lead to data breaches?

    Yes, CVE-2010-1314 can potentially lead to data breaches by allowing unauthorized access to sensitive files on the server.

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