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The CVE-2010-1977 is a critical vulnerability that was discovered in the J!WHMCS Integrator (com_jwhmcs) component 1.5.0 for Joomla! This vulnerability is a type of directory traversal attack that allows remote attackers to bypass security restrictions and read arbitrary files on the system. The attack is carried out by manipulating the controller parameter to index.php with a .. (dot dot), which allows the attacker to navigate through the directory structure. This vulnerability was made public on April 6, 2010.
Overview
The vulnerability is a directory traversal type that allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files on the system. This is achieved by manipulating the controller parameter to index.php with a .. (dot dot), which allows the attacker to navigate through the directory structure. The affected component is J!WHMCS Integrator (com_jwhmcs) version 1.5.0 for Joomla!
Remediation
The remediation for this vulnerability is not specified in the CVE details. However, generally, to mitigate directory traversal vulnerabilities, it is recommended to validate and sanitize user inputs, implement proper access controls, and keep software up-to-date. Users of the affected software should contact the vendor for specific patch or upgrade information.
References
- Secunia Advisory: http://secunia.com/advisories/39356
- Security Focus Entry: http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/39243
- Exploit Database Entry: http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/12083
Industry ExposureMost to leastThis section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.
This section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.
- Accommodation & Food ServicesAccommodation & Food Services
- Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation ServicesAdministrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
- Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & HuntingAgriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
- Arts, Entertainment & RecreationArts, Entertainment & Recreation
- ConstructionConstruction
- Educational ServicesEducational Services
- Finance and InsuranceFinance and Insurance
- Health Care & Social AssistanceHealth Care & Social Assistance
- InformationInformation
- Management of Companies & EnterprisesManagement of Companies & Enterprises
- ManufacturingManufacturing
- MiningMining
- Other Services (except Public Administration)Other Services (except Public Administration)
- Professional, Scientific, & Technical ServicesProfessional, Scientific, & Technical Services
- Public AdministrationPublic Administration
- Real Estate Rental & LeasingReal Estate Rental & Leasing
- Retail TradeRetail Trade
- Transportation & WarehousingTransportation & Warehousing
- UtilitiesUtilities
- Wholesale TradeWholesale Trade
