CVE-2010-1433 File upload in Joomla
Attackers can upload arbitrary files to execute code and escalate privileges in Joomla CMS installations.
- 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-2010-1433?
CVE-2010-1433 is a critical vulnerability in Joomla Joomla\!, published on 21 Jun 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Joomla! Core is prone to a vulnerability that lets attackers upload arbitrary files because the application fails to properly verify user-supplied input. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability to upload arbitrary code and run it in the context of the webserver process. This may facilitate unauthorized access or privilege escalation; other attacks are also possible. Joomla! Core versions 1.5.x ranging from 1.5.0 and up to and including 1.5.15 are vulnerable.
Weakness: CWE-434
Which versions are affected by CVE-2010-1433?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Joomla Joomla\!.
How do I fix CVE-2010-1433?
No fix has been published for CVE-2010-1433 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2010-1433 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2010-1433 in the wild and no public exploit code.
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Sources
Also known as GHSA-fg89-9x43-49qx.