CVE-2010-2033: Path Traversal
First published: Tue May 25 2010(Updated: )
Directory traversal vulnerability in the Percha Multicategory Article (com_perchacategoriestree) component 0.6 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.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Percha | =0.6 | |
| Joomla |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2010-2033?
CVE-2010-2033 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for unauthorized file access.
How do I fix CVE-2010-2033?
To fix CVE-2010-2033, you should upgrade to a version of the Percha Multicategory Article component that is not affected by this vulnerability.
What systems are affected by CVE-2010-2033?
CVE-2010-2033 affects the Percha Multicategory Article component version 0.6 for Joomla!.
What types of attacks does CVE-2010-2033 allow?
CVE-2010-2033 allows remote attackers to exploit directory traversal to read arbitrary files on the server.
Can CVE-2010-2033 lead to further exploits?
Yes, while CVE-2010-2033 primarily allows file reading, it may lead to additional unspecified impacts depending on the server configuration.
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