First published: Fri Apr 23 2010(Updated: )
Directory traversal vulnerability in the AWDwall (com_awdwall) component 1.5.4 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 Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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AWDwall | =1.5.4 | |
Joomla | ||
All of | ||
AWDwall | =1.5.4 | |
Joomla |
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CVE-2010-1494 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow unauthorized access to sensitive files.
To fix CVE-2010-1494, you should upgrade the AWDwall component to a patched version that resolves this directory traversal issue.
CVE-2010-1494 affects Joomla! installations that are running the AWDwall component version 1.5.4.
CVE-2010-1494 is a directory traversal vulnerability that allows attackers to read arbitrary files on the server.
Yes, if exploited, CVE-2010-1494 can lead to further attacks by exposing sensitive files and allowing attackers to gain additional insights into the system.