CVE-2010-2259 describes a directory traversal vulnerability in the BF Survey component for Joomla!, affecting various versions including basic, pro, and profree editions. This flaw allows remote attackers to perform Local File Inclusion (LFI) and execute arbitrary local files by manipulating the 'controller' parameter with dot-dot sequences. With a CVSS score of 7.5, this vulnerability is considered highly severe due to its network-based attack vector, low attack complexity, and potential for partial confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts. While not listed on CISA's KEV catalog, exploit code is publicly available on ExploitDB and Nuclei templates exist, indicating a clear path for exploitation, though there is no evidence of active exploitation or significant community discussion.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
1.2.6CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:tamlyncreative:com_bfsurvey_profree:1.2.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
<= 1.3.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:tamlyncreative:com_bfsurvey_pro:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
<= 1.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:tamlyncreative:com_bfsurvey_basic:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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