CVE-2010-2507: Directory traversal vulnerability in the Picasa2Gallery (com_picasa2gallery) component 1.2.8 and earlier fo...

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2010-2507 affects the Picasa2Gallery Joomla component. A remote attacker may be able to make the site read files it should not expose. For an affected public Joomla site, the main business risk is disclosure of configuration files, credentials, or other sensitive server data. Exposure is most likely on legacy Joomla installations running Picasa2Gallery 1.2.8 or earlier, especially if the component is reachable from the public internet. Organizations without Joomla extension inventory may miss this because the affected product is an add-on component, not Joomla core. Prioritize externally reachable legacy Joomla sites first. The vulnerability is old, publicly documented, and may expose sensitive files, but the provided evidence does not confirm active exploitation or a named patch. Risk is concentrated where this specific component remains installed. Mitigation focus: Inventory Joomla sites for com_picasa2gallery and confirm installed versions.; Remove or disable Picasa2Gallery if it is unused or unsupported.; If still required, check vendor guidance for a fixed release or replacement..

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Jun 28, 2026, 02:01 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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