CVE-2010-2122 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary local files via directory traversal in the SimpleDownload 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-2010-2122?
CVE-2010-2122 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 1 Jun 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 SimpleDownload (com_simpledownload) component before 0.9.6 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-2010-2122?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Joelrowley Com Simpledownload.
How do I fix CVE-2010-2122?
No fix has been published for CVE-2010-2122 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-2010-2122 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2010-2122 exists.
Public exploit code: 2 Exploit-DB entries and 1 Nuclei template.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-8p45-j278-685f.