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 Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
Joomla Com CBE | =1.4.8 | |
Joomla Com CBE | =1.4.9 | |
Joomla Com CBE | =1.4.10 | |
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CVE-2010-5280 has a high severity rating due to its ability to allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary local files.
To fix CVE-2010-5280, you should update the Community Builder Enhanced component to a version that mitigates this vulnerability.
CVE-2010-5280 affects Joomla! installations running Community Builder Enhanced versions 1.4.8, 1.4.9, and 1.4.10.
Exploiting CVE-2010-5280 can lead to local file inclusion attacks, allowing attackers to gain unauthorized access to sensitive files.
While CVE-2010-5280 was disclosed in 2010, outdated Joomla! installations may still be vulnerable if not properly updated.