CVE-2010-2122 describes a directory traversal vulnerability in the SimpleDownload component (com_simpledownload) versions prior to 0.9.6 for Joomla!. This flaw allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files by manipulating the 'controller' parameter with dot-dot-slash sequences. With a CVSS score of 6.8, this vulnerability is considered medium severity, requiring moderate attack complexity but potentially leading to partial confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts. While not listed in CISA's KEV catalog, public exploit code exists on ExploitDB for local file disclosure and inclusion, and Nuclei templates are available, indicating potential for exploitation. Despite this, there is no evidence of active exploitation, nor significant community discussion or media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
0.9.5CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:joelrowley:com_simpledownload:0.9.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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