CVE-2010-5280
CVE-2010-5280 is a high-severity vulnerability in Joomla-cbe Com Cbe with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (92nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Joomla-cbe Com Cbe
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Directory traversal vulnerability in the Community Builder Enhanced (CBE) (com_cbe) component 1.4.8, 1.4.9, and 1.4.10 for Joomla! allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the tabname parameter in a userProfile action to index.php. NOTE: this can be leveraged to execute arbitrary code by using the file upload feature.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2010-5280?
- Directory traversal vulnerability in the Community Builder Enhanced (CBE) (com_cbe) component 1.4.8, 1.4.9, and 1.4.10 for Joomla! allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the tabname parameter in a userProfile action to index.php. NOTE: this can be leveraged to execute arbitrary code by using the file upload feature.
- How severe is CVE-2010-5280?
- CVE-2010-5280 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2010-5280 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2010-5280?
- CVE-2010-5280 primarily affects Joomla-cbe Com Cbe. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2010-5280?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2010-5280 published?
- CVE-2010-5280 was published on 2012-11-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.org/1010-exploits/joomlacbe-lfi.txt
- http://secunia.com/advisories/41741
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/15222
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/514183/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/43873
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/62375
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/62376
Affected products (3)
- cpe:2.3:a:joomla-cbe:com_cbe:1.4.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:joomla-cbe:com_cbe:1.4.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:joomla-cbe:com_cbe:1.4.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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