CVE-2009-2015: Directory traversal vulnerability in includes/file_includer.php in the Ideal MooFAQ (com_moofaq) component 1.0

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2009-2015 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting com moofaq. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Directory traversal vulnerability in includes/file_includer.php in the Ideal MooFAQ (com_moofaq) component 1.0 for Joomla! allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the file parameter.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 6%: 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	6.5% (top 6%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2009-06-09
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: ideal

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2009-06-09 19:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:08 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ideal com moofaq DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy com-moofaq || rpm -q com-moofaq || com-moofaq --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison com-moofaq sudo apt install com-moofaq=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo apt-mark hold com-moofaq

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

dnf --showduplicates list com-moofaq sudo dnf downgrade com-moofaq-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo dnf versionlock add com-moofaq

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: Joomla! Component MooFAQ (com_moofaq) - Local File Inclusion
Nuclei scan template: Joomla! MooFAQ 1.0 - Local File Inclusion

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2009-2015?

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

Is CVE-2009-2015 being exploited?

CVE-2009-2015 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-2009-2015 affect?

CVE-2009-2015 affects com moofaq. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Directory traversal vulnerability in includes/file_includer.php in the Ideal MooFAQ (com_moofaq) component 1.0 for Joomla! allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the file parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2009-2015?

Priority 55/100. High severity; EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

Software pages

Joomla vulnerabilities · PHP vulnerabilities

References

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