CVE-2010-1304

NUCLEI

Joomla! com_userstatus <1.21.16 - Path Traversal

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2010-1304. PoCs published by Chip d3 bi0s. A Nuclei detection template is also available.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit demonstrates a Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability in the Joomla User Status component. The vulnerability allows an attacker to read arbitrary files on the server by manipulating the 'controller' parameter in the URL.

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in userstatus.php in the User Status (com_userstatus) component 1.21.16 for Joomla! allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the controller parameter to index.php.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC
by Chip d3 bi0s · textwebappsphp
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/11998

This exploit demonstrates a Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability in the Joomla User Status component. The vulnerability allows an attacker to read arbitrary files on the server by manipulating the 'controller' parameter in the URL.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Info Leak
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Joomla User Status component version 1.21.16
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Access to the target Joomla installation
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

Nuclei Templates (1)

Joomla! Component User Status - Local File Inclusion
MEDIUMby daffainfo

References (3)

Core 3
Core References
Exploit vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/39174
Exploit exploit x_refsource_exploit-db
http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/11998
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/57483

Scores

EPSS 0.0269
EPSS Percentile 86.3%

Details

CWE
CWE-22
Status published
Products (1)
joomlamo/com_userstatus 1.21.16
Published Apr 08, 2010
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026