CVE-2010-2036: Path Traversal

Published May 25, 2010
·
Updated

Directory traversal vulnerability in the Percha Fields Attach (comperchafieldsattach) 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.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Percha Com Perchafieldsattach=1.0
Joomla Joomla\!
All of the following
Percha Com Perchafieldsattach=1.0
Joomla Joomla\!

Event History

May 25, 2010
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
02:30 PM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:30 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

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.

3

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.

4

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!.

5

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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