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6.8

phpcoin 1.2.1 allows attackers to read any file

CVE-2010-0953 · published 16 years ago
Summary

The phpcoin web application version 1.2.1 contains a directory‑traversal flaw in its mod.php file. An attacker can use “..” in a request to view files on the server that should be private. Update to a patched version or apply the vendor’s recommended fix as soon as possible.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
phpcoin phpcoin 1.2.1
cpe:2.3:a:phpcoin:phpcoin:1.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
Directory traversal vulnerability in mod.php in phpCOIN 1.2.1 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the mod parameter.
Directory traversal vulnerability in mod.php in phpCOIN 1.2.1 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the mod parameter.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 60 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
6.8 Medium
Exploitation
2% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-22Path Traversal
Timeline
Published10 Mar 2010
Updated3 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2010-0953 · NVD
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