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The vulnerability, identified as CVE-2010-2681, is a PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability that exists in the SEF404x (com_sef) component for Joomla!. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the mosConfig.absolute.path parameter to index.php. The exploit for this vulnerability is publicly available and has been used in the wild.
Overview
The vulnerability is a PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in the SEF404x (com_sef) component for Joomla!. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the mosConfig.absolute.path parameter to index.php. The vulnerability has been assigned the identifier CVE-2010-2681 by MITRE.
Remediation
The vendor has not provided any specific remediation details for this vulnerability. However, it is generally recommended to keep all software and components up to date to mitigate the risk of such vulnerabilities. Also, it is advisable to limit the exposure of application interfaces and ports to the necessary minimum and to follow secure coding practices to prevent such vulnerabilities.
References
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
