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5.0

Joomla Highslide component lets attackers read any file

CVE-2010-1314 · published 16 years ago
Summary

The com_hsconfig add‑on for Joomla! (versions 1.5 and 2.0.9) can be tricked into revealing files from the server by using a special ".." path in a request. This lets someone view sensitive configuration or data files without authentication. Update or remove the component, or apply the vendor’s patch, to stop the file‑reading capability.

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
joomlanook com_hsconfig 1.5
2.0.9
cpe:2.3:a:joomlanook:com_hsconfig:1.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
Directory traversal vulnerability in the Highslide JS (com_hsconfig) component 1.5 and 2.0.9 for Joomla! allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the controller paramet...
Directory traversal vulnerability in the Highslide JS (com_hsconfig) component 1.5 and 2.0.9 for Joomla! allows remote attackers to read arbitrary 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 14 days
Internal 60 days
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Can be exploited automatically (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
5.0 Medium
Exploitation
16% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-22Path Traversal
Timeline
Published8 Apr 2010
Updated22 Oct 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2010-1314 · NVD
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