CVE-2010-5280: Directory traversal vulnerability in the Community Builder Enhanced (CBE) (com_cbe) component 1.4.8, 1.4.9, an

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2010-5280 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting com cbe. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Directory traversal vulnerability in the Community Builder Enhanced (CBE) (com_cbe) component 1.4.8, 1.4.9, and 1.4.10 for Joomla! allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the tabname parameter in a userProfile action to index.php. NOTE: this can be leveraged to execute arbitrary code by using the file upload feature.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 7%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	5.5% (top 7%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2012-11-26
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: joomla-cbe

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2012-11-26 23:55 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:26 UTCUpdated Record last modified

joomla-cbe com cbe DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.4.8 · 1.4.9 · 1.4.10

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.4.8

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy com-cbe || rpm -q com-cbe || com-cbe --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.4.8 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison com-cbe sudo apt install com-cbe=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.4.8> sudo apt-mark hold com-cbe

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list com-cbe sudo dnf downgrade com-cbe-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.4.8> sudo dnf versionlock add com-cbe

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: Joomla! Component Community Builder Enhanced (CBE) 1.4.8/1.4.9/1.4.10 - Local File Inclusion / Remote Code Execution

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2010-5280?

com cbe: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2010-5280 being exploited?

CVE-2010-5280 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2010-5280 affect?

CVE-2010-5280 affects com cbe. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Directory traversal vulnerability in the Community Builder Enhanced (CBE) (com_cbe) component 1.4.8, 1.4.9, and 1.4.10 for Joomla! allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the tabname parame

How urgent is CVE-2010-5280?

Priority 54/100. High severity; EPSS top 7%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

Software pages

Joomla vulnerabilities · PHP vulnerabilities

References

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