CVE-2010-1056 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary local files via path traversal in the RokDownloads component for Joomla!.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2010-1056?
CVE-2010-1056 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 23 Mar 2010. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Directory traversal vulnerability in the RokDownloads (com_rokdownloads) component before 1.0.1 for Joomla! allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the controller parameter to index.php.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2010-1056?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Rockettheme Com Rokdownloads.
How do I fix CVE-2010-1056?
No fix has been published for CVE-2010-1056 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.
Is CVE-2010-1056 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2010-1056 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry and 1 Nuclei template.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-7gjv-7778-36m8.