CVE-2010-1534

NUCLEI

com_shoutbox - Path Traversal via Controller Parameter

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2010-1534. PoCs published by Vrs-hCk. A Nuclei detection template is also available.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit demonstrates a Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability in the Joomla component com_shoutbox. The PoC shows how an attacker can read arbitrary files on the server by manipulating the 'controller' parameter.

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in the Shoutbox Pro (com_shoutbox) component 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 VERIFIED
by Vrs-hCk · textwebappsphp
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/12067

This exploit demonstrates a Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability in the Joomla component com_shoutbox. The PoC shows how an attacker can read arbitrary files on the server by manipulating the 'controller' parameter.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Info Leak
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Joomla com_shoutbox component
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Joomla installation with vulnerable com_shoutbox component
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

Nuclei Templates (1)

Joomla! Component Shoutbox Pro - Local File Inclusion
MEDIUMby daffainfo

References (5)

Core 5
Core References
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/57534
Vendor Advisory third-party-advisory x_refsource_secunia
http://secunia.com/advisories/39352
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_osvdb
http://osvdb.org/63562
Exploit vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/39213
Exploit, Third Party Advisory exploit x_refsource_exploit-db
http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/12067

Scores

EPSS 0.0227
EPSS Percentile 85.1%

Details

CWE
CWE-22
Status published
Products (3)
joomla.batjo/com_shoutbox
joomla.batjo/com_shoutbox 1.2 (2 CPE variants)
joomla.batjo/com_shoutbox 1.3
Published Apr 26, 2010
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026