7.5
CWE
22
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2010-1980: Path Traversal

First published: Wed May 19 2010(Updated: )

Directory traversal vulnerability in joomlaflickr.php in the Joomla Flickr (com_joomlaflickr) component 1.0.3 for Joomla! allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the controller parameter to index.php.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
JoomlaFlickr=1.0.3
Joomla
All of
JoomlaFlickr=1.0.3
Joomla

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2010-1980?

    CVE-2010-1980 has a high severity rating due to its potential for local file inclusion and arbitrary code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2010-1980?

    To fix CVE-2010-1980, you should upgrade the Joomla Flickr component to the latest version or apply a patch that addresses the directory traversal vulnerability.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2010-1980?

    CVE-2010-1980 is classified as a directory traversal vulnerability, allowing unauthorized file access on the server.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2010-1980?

    CVE-2010-1980 affects users of the Joomla Flickr component version 1.0.3 on Joomla! platforms.

  • What impacts can CVE-2010-1980 have on a website?

    Exploitation of CVE-2010-1980 can lead to unauthorized file inclusion, potentially allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code on the affected server.

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