Is CVE-2010-5286 actively exploited?

A proof-of-concept exploit is publicly available for CVE-2010-5286, but active exploitation has not been confirmed.

Can CVE-2010-5286 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2010-5286 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2010-5286?

CVE-2010-5286 has a CVSS score of 10.0 (CRITICAL).

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CVE-2010-5286

CWE-22Published: November 26, 2012· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

10.0

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in Jstore (com_jstore) component 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.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2010-5286 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2010-5286. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.