CVE-2010-1983: Directory traversal vulnerability in the redTWITTER (com_redtwitter) component 1.0.x including 1.0b11 for Joomla! allows remote attackers to read arbi...

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in the redTWITTER (com_redtwitter) component 1.0.x including 1.0b11 for Joomla! allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the view parameter to index.php. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

18.82%

96.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Redcomponent	Com Redtwitter	1.0b8
Redcomponent	Com Redtwitter	1.0b9
Redcomponent	Com Redtwitter	1.0b9.1
Redcomponent	Com Redtwitter	1.0b10
Redcomponent	Com Redtwitter	1.0b11
Redcomponent	Com Redtwitter	1.0b94.2

References

Timeline

Published: May 19, 2010
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2010-1983?

Directory traversal vulnerability in the redTWITTER (com_redtwitter) component 1.0.x including 1.0b11 for Joomla! allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the view parameter to index.php. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

How severe is CVE-2010-1983?

Severity scoring for CVE-2010-1983 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 18.82% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2010-1983?

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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