#VU20013 Path traversal in Joomla! - CVE-2019-10945

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#VU20013 Path traversal in Joomla! - CVE-2019-10945

Published: August 9, 2019 / Updated: June 17, 2021


Vulnerability identifier: #VU20013
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:A/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2019-10945
CWE-ID: CWE-22
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: Public exploit is available
Vulnerable software:
Joomla!
Software vendor:
Joomla!

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform directory traversal attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to input validation error when processing directory traversal sequences within the com_media core component when processing folder parameter. A remote privileged attacker can send a specially crafted HTTP request and read arbitrary files on the system.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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