CVE-2010-2918 Scanner

The Visites (com_joomla-visites) component for Joomla! is a popular plugin used to provide website admins with visitor tracking statistics. It enables admins to monitor website traffic, analyze user behavior on the site, and track important metrics, such as visitor count and page views. With powerful reporting capabilities, the Visites plugin is an essential tool for optimizing website performance and driving conversions.

However, a vulnerability coded as CVE-2010-2918 has been detected in the Visites plugin, which can result in a PHP remote file inclusion attack. This attack enables remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code through the mosConfig_absolute_path parameter, which can lead to serious consequences for your website's security and performance.

Exploiting the vulnerability can give attackers access to website content and data, which can result in data theft, website defacement, or even complete shutdown. This can lead to loss of customer trust, negative brand reputation, and revenue loss. The realization of such devastating consequences highlights the critical need for proactive security measures to protect digital assets against cyber threats.

Thanks to the pro features of the s4e.io platform, you can easily and quickly learn about vulnerabilities in your digital assets. The platform offers comprehensive security features, such as malware scanners, vulnerability assessments, and penetration testing, to identify and mitigate security risks proactively. With s4e.io, you can ensure that your website, applications, and digital assets are safe and secure from any form of cyber attack.

REFERENCES

• http://packetstormsecurity.org/0804-exploits/joomlavisites-rfi.txt
• http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/14476
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28942
• http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/1925
• https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42025