7.5
CWE
22
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2010-5280: Path Traversal

First published: Mon Nov 26 2012(Updated: )

Directory traversal vulnerability in the Community Builder Enhanced (CBE) (com_cbe) component 1.4.8, 1.4.9, and 1.4.10 for Joomla! allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the tabname parameter in a userProfile action to index.php. NOTE: this can be leveraged to execute arbitrary code by using the file upload feature.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Joomla Com CBE=1.4.8
Joomla Com CBE=1.4.9
Joomla Com CBE=1.4.10
Joomla

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2010-5280?

    CVE-2010-5280 has a high severity rating due to its ability to allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary local files.

  • How do I fix CVE-2010-5280?

    To fix CVE-2010-5280, you should update the Community Builder Enhanced component to a version that mitigates this vulnerability.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2010-5280?

    CVE-2010-5280 affects Joomla! installations running Community Builder Enhanced versions 1.4.8, 1.4.9, and 1.4.10.

  • What kind of attacks can be performed exploiting CVE-2010-5280?

    Exploiting CVE-2010-5280 can lead to local file inclusion attacks, allowing attackers to gain unauthorized access to sensitive files.

  • Is CVE-2010-5280 still a relevant threat today?

    While CVE-2010-5280 was disclosed in 2010, outdated Joomla! installations may still be vulnerable if not properly updated.

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