CVE-2010-1719 in Com Mtfireeagle
Summary
by MITRE
Directory traversal vulnerability in the MT Fire Eagle (com_mtfireeagle) 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.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 08/18/2025
The CVE-2010-1719 vulnerability represents a critical directory traversal flaw within the MT Fire Eagle component version 1.2 for Joomla! platforms. This vulnerability stems from insufficient input validation mechanisms that fail to properly sanitize user-supplied parameters before processing them within the application's request handling logic. The flaw specifically manifests when the controller parameter in index.php accepts directory traversal sequences using the .. (dot dot) notation, allowing malicious actors to navigate beyond the intended directory structure and access restricted files on the server.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability exploits the lack of proper path validation within the Joomla! component's routing mechanism. When the controller parameter contains sequences such as ../../etc/passwd or similar traversal patterns, the application fails to normalize or validate these inputs, enabling attackers to manipulate file access paths. This weakness directly aligns with CWE-22, which defines improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory, commonly known as path traversal or directory traversal vulnerabilities. The vulnerability exists at the application layer where user input is directly incorporated into file system operations without adequate sanitization or access control enforcement.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple file reading capabilities to potentially enable attackers to access sensitive system files, configuration data, and application source code. Remote attackers can leverage this flaw to extract database credentials, administrator login details, and other critical system information that could lead to complete system compromise. The unspecified other impacts mentioned in the vulnerability description suggest potential additional attack vectors including privilege escalation, denial of service conditions, or information disclosure that could facilitate further exploitation. This vulnerability directly maps to multiple ATT&CK techniques including T1083 (File and Directory Discovery) and T1005 (Data from Local System) in the MITRE ATT&CK framework, demonstrating how initial access through directory traversal can lead to broader reconnaissance and data exfiltration activities.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2010-1719 should prioritize immediate patching of the affected Joomla! component to version 1.3 or later, which includes proper input validation and path normalization mechanisms. Organizations should implement web application firewalls with content filtering capabilities that can detect and block directory traversal patterns in URL parameters. Additionally, implementing proper input sanitization at the application level, including the use of allowlists for controller parameters, can prevent malicious traversal sequences from being processed. System administrators should also conduct comprehensive security audits to identify and remediate similar vulnerabilities across other installed components and extensions. The vulnerability highlights the importance of maintaining up-to-date software versions and implementing defense-in-depth strategies that include regular security assessments and proper access control configurations to prevent unauthorized file system access.