CVE-2009-0645: Directory traversal vulnerability in index.php in Jaws 0.8.8 allows remote authenticated users to read arbitra

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CVE-2009-0645 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting jaws. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Directory traversal vulnerability in index.php in Jaws 0.8.8 allows remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the (1) language, (2) Introduction_complete, and (3) use_log parameters, different vectors than CVE-2004-2445.

Why this priority

EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference
On your watchlist

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.5 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	6.3% (top 6%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2009-02-18
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: jaws

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2009-02-18 23:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:05 UTCUpdated Record last modified

jaws jaws DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.8.8

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.8.8

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy jaws || rpm -q jaws || jaws --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.8.8 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison jaws sudo apt install jaws=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.8.8> sudo apt-mark hold jaws

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

dnf --showduplicates list jaws sudo dnf downgrade jaws-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.8.8> sudo dnf versionlock add jaws

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: Jaws 0.8.8 - Multiple Local File Inclusions

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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-2009-0645?

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

Is CVE-2009-0645 being exploited?

CVE-2009-0645 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-2009-0645 affect?

CVE-2009-0645 affects jaws. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). Directory traversal vulnerability in index.php in Jaws 0.8.8 allows remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the (1) language, (2) Introduction_complete, and (3) use_log parameters, different vectors than CVE

How urgent is CVE-2009-0645?

Priority 56/100. EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference; On your watchlist

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