CVE-2010-1540

NUCLEI

MyBlog (com_myblog) 3.0.329 - Path Traversal via Task Parameter

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2010-1540. PoCs published by DevilZ TM. 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_myblog. The attacker can traverse directories and read arbitrary files, such as /etc/passwd, by manipulating the 'task' parameter.

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in index.php in the MyBlog (com_myblog) component 3.0.329 for Joomla! allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the task parameter. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by DevilZ TM · textwebappsphp
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/11625

This exploit demonstrates a Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability in the Joomla component com_myblog. The attacker can traverse directories and read arbitrary files, such as /etc/passwd, by manipulating the 'task' parameter.

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

Nuclei Templates (1)

Joomla! Component com_blog - Directory Traversal
MEDIUMby daffainfo

References (3)

Core 3
Core References
Vendor Advisory third-party-advisory x_refsource_secunia
http://secunia.com/advisories/38777
Exploit exploit x_refsource_exploit-db
http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/11625
Exploit vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/38530

Scores

EPSS 0.0469
EPSS Percentile 89.6%

Details

CWE
CWE-22
Status published
Products (1)
myblog/com_myblog 3.0.329
Published Apr 26, 2010
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026