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CVE-2009-4679: Directory traversal vulnerability in the inertialFATE iF Portfolio Nexus (com_if_nexus) component 1.5 for J...

Directory traversal vulnerability in the inertialFATE iF Portfolio Nexus (com_if_nexus) component 1.5 for Joomla! allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the controller parameter to index.php.

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This CVE affects an old Joomla extension, inertialFATE iF Portfolio Nexus component 1.5. A remote attacker could abuse path handling in a request parameter to make the site include and execute local files. That can become serious if the vulnerable component is exposed on a public Joomla site. Exposure is most likely limited to Joomla sites that installed inertialFATE iF Portfolio Nexus com_if_nexus version 1.5 and left it reachable from the web. The supplied affected-product metadata is incomplete and lists vendor/product as n/a. Treat this as a focused legacy-technology risk. It is not a broad platform vulnerability, but any internet-facing Joomla site running this obsolete component should be handled promptly because the impact can reach local file execution. Mitigation focus: Inventory Joomla sites for com_if_nexus version 1.5.; Disable or remove the component if it is not required.; Check vendor or archived advisory guidance for a fixed version..

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