CVE-2010-2035 in Com Perchagallery
Summary
by MITRE
Directory traversal vulnerability in the Percha Gallery (com_perchagallery) component 1.6 Beta 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 • 08/23/2025
The CVE-2010-2035 vulnerability represents a critical directory traversal flaw within the Percha Gallery component version 1.6 Beta for Joomla! platforms. This vulnerability stems from inadequate input validation mechanisms that fail to properly sanitize user-supplied data before processing. 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 vulnerability exists at the application level where user input directly influences file system operations without proper sanitization or validation checks.
This directory traversal vulnerability falls under the CWE-22 category, which classifies it as a "Path Traversal" or "Directory Traversal" attack pattern. The attack vector enables remote exploitation where adversaries can craft malicious URLs containing directory traversal sequences to access arbitrary files on the web server. The impact extends beyond simple file reading capabilities as the vulnerability may potentially allow attackers to execute arbitrary code or gain unauthorized access to sensitive system information. The Percha Gallery component, being a third-party extension for Joomla platform by bypassing the intended file access controls and potentially exposing sensitive configuration files, database credentials, or other system resources.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is severe as it provides attackers with unauthorized access to critical system files that could contain sensitive information such as database connection strings, administrator credentials, or application configuration details. The unspecified other impacts mentioned in the vulnerability description suggest potential additional attack surfaces that could be exploited, including privilege escalation or denial of service conditions. Attackers could leverage this vulnerability to gain deeper insights into the system architecture, potentially leading to more sophisticated attacks. The remote nature of the exploit means that attackers do not require physical access to the system or prior authentication credentials to initiate the attack. This vulnerability particularly affects Joomla! installations that have the Percha Gallery component installed, making it a widespread concern for web administrators who may not be aware of the specific component's vulnerability.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2010-2035 should focus on immediate component updates or patches provided by the Joomla installations, particularly focusing on third-party extensions that may not receive the same level of security scrutiny as core platform components. Additionally, implementing web application firewalls and intrusion detection systems can provide additional layers of protection against directory traversal attacks. The vulnerability underscores the necessity of maintaining comprehensive security monitoring and incident response procedures to detect and respond to such exploitation attempts effectively.