7.5
CWE
22
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2010-2036: Path Traversal

First published: Tue May 25 2010(Updated: )

Directory traversal vulnerability in the Percha Fields Attach (com_perchafieldsattach) component 1.x 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 SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Percha com perchafieldsattach=1.0
Joomla

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2010-2036?

    CVE-2010-2036 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow unauthorized file access.

  • How do I fix CVE-2010-2036?

    To fix CVE-2010-2036, upgrade the Percha Fields Attach component to the latest version that addresses the directory traversal issue.

  • Can CVE-2010-2036 lead to remote code execution?

    CVE-2010-2036 does not directly lead to remote code execution, but it allows attackers to read arbitrary files which could contain sensitive information.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2010-2036?

    CVE-2010-2036 specifically affects version 1.0 of the Percha Fields Attach component integrated with Joomla!.

  • Are there any known exploits for CVE-2010-2036?

    Yes, there are known exploits for CVE-2010-2036 that demonstrate how attackers can leverage the vulnerability for unauthorized file access.

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