Scriptegrator - Path Traversal (CVE-2010-0759)

CVE-2010-0759 is a directory traversal vulnerability in the Core Design Scriptegrator plugin for Joomla!, specifically in the jsloader.php file. This flaw allows remote attackers to read, and potentially include or execute, arbitrary files on the server by manipulating the files[] parameter, posing a significant risk of information disclosure and remote code execution.

CrowdSec has been tracking this vulnerability and its exploits since 21st of January 2026.

Insights from the CrowdSec network reveal that the attackers trying to exploit CVE-2010-0759 are composed of a fairly even mix of opportunistic and targeted actors. Some attackers employ preliminary reconnaissance, while others use indiscriminate scanning. Telemetry from the CrowdSec network also shows that exploitation activity for CVE-2010-0759 remains steady week-over-week. Attack volumes are consistent with long-term trends, indicating sustained interest from threat actors. CVE-2010-0759 continues to be an active part of the threat landscape and will likely remain this way for the forseeable future.

Attackers exploit this vulnerability by sending requests to /plugins/system/cdscriptegrator/libraries/highslide/js/jsloader.php with directory traversal payloads in the files[] parameter to access sensitive files on the server.