What is the severity of CVE-2010-2259?

CVE-2010-2259 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential for local file inclusion and remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2010-2259?

To fix CVE-2010-2259, update the BF Survey component to version 1.2.7 or later, as these versions address the directory traversal issue.

Which versions of Joomla are affected by CVE-2010-2259?

CVE-2010-2259 affects versions of the BF Survey component prior to 1.2.7, but Joomla itself is not directly vulnerable.

What type of attacks can exploit CVE-2010-2259?

CVE-2010-2259 can be exploited through directory traversal attacks, allowing attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2010-2259?

Yes, a patch is available in the updated versions of the BF Survey component, specifically version 1.2.7 and above.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2010-2259

high

7.5

CWE

9/6/2010

7/8/2024

CVE-2010-2259: Path Traversal

First published: Wed Jun 09 2010(Updated: )

Directory traversal vulnerability in the BF Survey (com_bfsurvey) component 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 Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Tamlyncreative BFsurvey Pro Free	=1.2.6
Joomla
tamlyncreative com bfsurvey pro	<=1.3.0
tamlyncreative com bfsurvey basic	<=1.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2010-2259?
CVE-2010-2259 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential for local file inclusion and remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2010-2259?
To fix CVE-2010-2259, update the BF Survey component to version 1.2.7 or later, as these versions address the directory traversal issue.
Which versions of Joomla are affected by CVE-2010-2259?
CVE-2010-2259 affects versions of the BF Survey component prior to 1.2.7, but Joomla itself is not directly vulnerable.
What type of attacks can exploit CVE-2010-2259?
CVE-2010-2259 can be exploited through directory traversal attacks, allowing attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files.
Is there a patch available for CVE-2010-2259?
Yes, a patch is available in the updated versions of the BF Survey component, specifically version 1.2.7 and above.

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