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CVE-2010-1219: Directory traversal vulnerability in the JA News (com_janews) component 1.0 for Joomla!

Directory traversal vulnerability in the JA News (com_janews) component 1.0 for Joomla! allows remote attackers to read arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the controller parameter to index.php. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

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CVE-2010-1219 affects the JA News component for Joomla. A remote attacker could manipulate a web parameter to read local files from the server. This can expose configuration files, credentials, or sensitive content if the vulnerable component is installed and reachable. Exposure is likely limited to Joomla sites running JA News com_janews version 1.0, especially internet-facing installations. The provided affected-product metadata is incomplete, so teams should validate by extension inventory rather than product names alone. Treat this as high priority for any public Joomla site with JA News 1.0. The business risk is unauthorized disclosure of server files, potentially including credentials. If the component is not present, the CVE is not directly applicable. Mitigation focus: Identify Joomla sites using JA News com_janews version 1.0.; Disable or remove the component if it is not required.; Check vendor or Joomla extension guidance for a fixed version or replacement..

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