CVE-2010-1723 in Com Drawroot
Summary
by MITRE
Directory traversal vulnerability in the iNetLanka Contact Us Draw Root Map (com_drawroot) component 1.1 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 • 08/02/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2010-1723 represents a critical directory traversal flaw within the iNetLanka Contact Us Draw Root Map component version 1.1 for Joomla! platforms. This weakness resides in the component's improper handling of user-supplied input, specifically within the controller parameter of the index.php script. The flaw allows malicious actors to manipulate file paths through the use of directory traversal sequences such as .. (dot dot), which enables them to navigate beyond the intended directory boundaries and access files that should remain restricted. This vulnerability falls under the Common Weakness Enumeration category CWE-22, which specifically addresses improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory, commonly known as path traversal or directory traversal attacks. The component's failure to validate and sanitize input parameters creates an exploitable condition where attackers can craft malicious URLs that bypass normal access controls.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability occurs when an attacker submits a specially crafted request containing directory traversal sequences in the controller parameter. The vulnerable component processes this input without adequate sanitization or validation, allowing the attacker to specify arbitrary file paths that can access sensitive system files, configuration data, or other restricted resources. When the application attempts to process these malicious paths, it resolves them relative to the web root directory, potentially enabling access to files outside the intended application scope. This can lead to the disclosure of sensitive information including database credentials, configuration files, user data, or even system-level files that contain critical operational details. The unspecified other impacts mentioned in the vulnerability description could include privilege escalation, remote code execution, or complete system compromise depending on the specific environment and file access permissions.
From an operational perspective, this vulnerability presents a significant risk to Joomla platforms with this specific component version face elevated risk of unauthorized data access, potential service disruption, and compliance violations if sensitive information is exposed. The attack surface extends beyond just the immediate component to potentially affect the entire web application environment, especially when combined with other vulnerabilities or attack vectors. According to ATT&CK framework, this vulnerability maps to T1083 (File and Directory Discovery) and potentially T1566 (Phishing) when used as part of broader attack campaigns, as attackers may use the information gained from directory traversal to craft more sophisticated attacks.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2010-1723 should prioritize immediate patching of the vulnerable component to the latest available version that addresses the directory traversal issue. System administrators should implement input validation and sanitization measures to prevent malicious path sequences from being processed by the application, including the implementation of allowlists for valid controller parameters and comprehensive path validation routines. Network-level protections such as web application firewalls can provide additional layers of defense by detecting and blocking suspicious directory traversal patterns in incoming requests. Organizations should also conduct thorough security assessments to identify other potentially vulnerable components within their Joomla! installations and ensure proper access controls are implemented to limit the impact of any successful exploitation attempts. Regular security monitoring and vulnerability scanning should be maintained to detect similar issues in other applications and components, while also ensuring that all software components remain up to date with the latest security patches. The vulnerability demonstrates the critical importance of input validation and proper access controls in web applications, particularly those built on content management systems where third-party components may introduce exploitable weaknesses.