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6.8

JA News component lets attackers read any server file

CVE-2010-1219 · published 16 years ago
Summary

The JA News extension for Joomla! version 1.0 can be tricked into revealing files stored on the web server. By inserting ".." into a request, an attacker could view configuration files, passwords, or other sensitive data. Update the extension to a patched version or remove it if a fix is not available.

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
com_janews com_janews 1.0
cpe:2.3:a:com_janews:com_janews:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
Directory traversal vulnerability in the JA News (com_janews) component 1.0 for Joomla! allows remote attackers to read arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the controller parameter to index...
Directory traversal vulnerability in the JA News (com_janews) component 1.0 for Joomla! allows remote attackers to read arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the controller parameter to index.php. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
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
8% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-22Path Traversal
Timeline
Published30 Mar 2010
Updated15 Oct 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2010-1219 · NVD
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