CVE-2010-1307 Scanner

The Magic Updater component for Joomla! is a tool used for updating Joomla! websites. The component allows users to easily manage all the extensions and templates in one place without the need for manual updates. It makes the updating process faster and more efficient.

One of the vulnerabilities detected in the Magic Updater component for Joomla! is CVE-2010-1307, which is a directory traversal vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files by inserting a ".." character in the "controller" parameter to index.php. The attacker can then gain unauthorized access to sensitive data on the server, including passwords, user data, and confidential information.

When exploited, this vulnerability can lead to severe consequences. The attacker can gain access to confidential information and use it for malicious purposes, such as identity theft, financial fraud, or data breach. This can cause significant damage to both the website owner and its users.

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REFERENCES

• http://packetstormsecurity.org/1004-exploits/joomlaupdater-lfi.txt
• http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/12070
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/39207
• http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/0806
• https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/57531