CVE-2010-1717

Name: CVE-2010-1717
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2010-05-04T16:00:36.137+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 22.29%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2010-1717 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Directory traversal vulnerability in the iF surfALERT (com_if_surfalert) component 1.2 for Joomla! allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files and possibly have unspecified other impact via a .. (dot dot) in the controller parameter to index.php.. EPSS estimates a 22.29% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in the iF surfALERT (com_if_surfalert) component 1.2 for Joomla! allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files and possibly have unspecified other impact via a .. (dot dot) in the controller parameter to index.php.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

22.29%

97.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
If Surfalert Project	If Surfalert	1.2

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/39526Vendor Advisory
http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/12291Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/0924Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/39526Vendor Advisory
http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/12291Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/0924Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 4, 2010
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2010-1717?

How severe is CVE-2010-1717?

Severity scoring for CVE-2010-1717 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 22.29% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2010-1717?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST