CVE-2010-1659: Path Traversal
Directory traversal vulnerability in the Ultimate Portfolio (comultimateportfolio) component 1.0 for Joomla! allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the controller parameter to index.php.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2010-1659?
CVE-2010-1659 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for unauthorized file access.
How do I fix CVE-2010-1659?
To mitigate CVE-2010-1659, upgrade the Ultimate Portfolio component to a version that contains the security patches addressing this vulnerability.
Who is affected by CVE-2010-1659?
CVE-2010-1659 affects users of the Ultimate Portfolio component version 1.0 for Joomla!.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2010-1659?
CVE-2010-1659 is a directory traversal vulnerability that allows attackers to read arbitrary files on the server.
How can CVE-2010-1659 be exploited?
CVE-2010-1659 can be exploited by an attacker sending a specially crafted request with dot-dot-slash sequences in the controller parameter.