CVE-2009-1495: Web File Explorer 3.1 stores sensitive information under the web root with insufficient access control, which

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MEDIUM 5.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2009-1495 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting web file explorer. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Web File Explorer 3.1 stores sensitive information under the web root with insufficient access control, which allows remote attackers to download a database via a direct request for data/db.mdb.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	2.3% (top 16%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-264
Published	2009-05-01
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: webfileexplorer

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2009-05-01 16:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:07 UTCUpdated Record last modified

webfileexplorer web file explorer DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.1

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy web-file-explorer || rpm -q web-file-explorer || web-file-explorer --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison web-file-explorer sudo apt install web-file-explorer=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.1> sudo apt-mark hold web-file-explorer

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

dnf --showduplicates list web-file-explorer sudo dnf downgrade web-file-explorer-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.1> sudo dnf versionlock add web-file-explorer

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: WebFileExplorer 3.1 - 'db.mdb' Database Disclosure

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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-2009-1495?

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

Is CVE-2009-1495 being exploited?

CVE-2009-1495 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-2009-1495 affect?

CVE-2009-1495 affects web file explorer. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Web File Explorer 3.1 stores sensitive information under the web root with insufficient access control, which allows remote attackers to download a database via a direct request for data/db.mdb.

How urgent is CVE-2009-1495?

Priority 43/100. Public exploit reference

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References

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