CVE-2010-1983: Path Traversal
First published: Wed May 19 2010(Updated: )
Directory traversal vulnerability in the redTWITTER (com_redtwitter) component 1.0.x including 1.0b11 for Joomla! allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the view parameter to index.php. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| redcomponent com redTWITTER | =1.0b8 | |
| redcomponent com redTWITTER | =1.0b9 | |
| redcomponent com redTWITTER | =1.0b9.1 | |
| redcomponent com redTWITTER | =1.0b10 | |
| redcomponent com redTWITTER | =1.0b11 | |
| redcomponent com redTWITTER | =1.0b94.2 | |
| Joomla | ||
| All of | ||
| Any of | ||
| redcomponent com redTWITTER | =1.0b8 | |
| redcomponent com redTWITTER | =1.0b9 | |
| redcomponent com redTWITTER | =1.0b9.1 | |
| redcomponent com redTWITTER | =1.0b10 | |
| redcomponent com redTWITTER | =1.0b11 | |
| redcomponent com redTWITTER | =1.0b94.2 | |
| Joomla |
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Reference Links
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/12055
- http://packetstormsecurity.org/1004-exploits/joomlaredtwitter-lfi.txt
- http://osvdb.org/63533
- http://evilc0de.blogspot.com/2010/04/joomla-component-redtwitter-lfi-vuln.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/39342
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/39211
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/57511
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2010-1983?
CVE-2010-1983 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for exploiting arbitrary file access.
How do I fix CVE-2010-1983?
To fix CVE-2010-1983, update the redTWITTER component to the latest version which addresses the directory traversal vulnerability.
What systems are affected by CVE-2010-1983?
CVE-2010-1983 affects redTWITTER components versions 1.0b8 through 1.0b11 installed on Joomla! systems.
What kind of attack is possible with CVE-2010-1983?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2010-1983 to read arbitrary files on the server using directory traversal techniques.
Is there a patch available for CVE-2010-1983?
Yes, a patch is available through updates for the vulnerable versions of the redTWITTER component.
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