CVE-2010-1470: Path Traversal

Published Apr 19, 2010
·
Updated

Directory traversal vulnerability in the Web TV (comwebtv) component 1.0 for Joomla! allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files and possibly have unspecified other impact via a .. (dot dot) in the controller parameter to index.php.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Dev.pucit.edu.pk Com Webtv=1.0
Joomla joomla
All of the following
Dev.pucit.edu.pk Com Webtv=1.0
Joomla joomla

Event History

Apr 19, 2010
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:04 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:04 PM
Description
Data Sourced
07:30 PM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:30 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2010-1470?

CVE-2010-1470 is rated as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for file disclosure.

2

How do I fix CVE-2010-1470?

To fix CVE-2010-1470, update to a patched version of the com_webtv component or restrict access to the vulnerable functionality.

3

What types of attacks can be performed using CVE-2010-1470?

Using CVE-2010-1470, an attacker can exploit directory traversal to read sensitive files on the server.

4

Which Joomla! component is affected by CVE-2010-1470?

CVE-2010-1470 affects the Web TV component (com_webtv) version 1.0 for Joomla!.

5

Is CVE-2010-1470 still a risk for Joomla! sites?

CVE-2010-1470 remains a risk for Joomla! sites using the vulnerable version of the com_webtv component.

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