CVE-2009-0457: Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in AJA Portal 1.2 allow remote attackers to include and execute a

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2009-0457 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting aja portal. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in AJA Portal 1.2 allow remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via directory traversal sequences in the currentlang parameter to admin/case.php in the (1) Contact_Plus and (2) Reviews modules, and (3) the module_name parameter to admin/includes/FANCYNLOptions.php in the Fancy_NewsLetter module.

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	6.1% (top 7%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2009-02-10
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: magtrb

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2009-02-10 07:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:05 UTCUpdated Record last modified

magtrb aja portal DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.2

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy aja-portal || rpm -q aja-portal || aja-portal --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison aja-portal sudo apt install aja-portal=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.2> sudo apt-mark hold aja-portal

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

dnf --showduplicates list aja-portal sudo dnf downgrade aja-portal-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.2> sudo dnf versionlock add aja-portal

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: AJA Portal 1.2 (Windows) - Local File Inclusion

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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-2009-0457?

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

Is CVE-2009-0457 being exploited?

CVE-2009-0457 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-2009-0457 affect?

CVE-2009-0457 affects aja portal. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in AJA Portal 1.2 allow remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via directory traversal sequences in the currentlang parameter to admin/case.php in the (1) Contact_Plus and

How urgent is CVE-2009-0457?

Priority 55/100. High severity; EPSS top 7%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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