Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2010-2122 affects the SimpleDownload Joomla component before version 0.9.6. A remote attacker could abuse a directory traversal flaw to make the site include and execute local files. For businesses, the main concern is old Joomla sites or forgotten legacy extensions still exposed to the internet. Exposure is most likely on legacy Joomla installations that still have SimpleDownload com_simpledownload installed below 0.9.6 and reachable from the internet. The source bundle does not identify supported branches, package metadata, or current vendor status. Prioritize any internet-facing legacy Joomla site using SimpleDownload. This is an old issue, but forgotten extensions often persist, and the impact described by the CVE is serious enough to justify prompt inventory and cleanup. Mitigation focus: Upgrade SimpleDownload to version 0.9.6 or later if the component is still used.; Remove or disable com_simpledownload where business use is no longer required.; Check current Joomla extension or vendor guidance before changing unsupported legacy systems..
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- simpledownload-controller-file-include(58625)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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