CVE-2009-0645

CVE-2009-0645 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Jaws with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.

Key facts

Description

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-0645?
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.
How severe is CVE-2009-0645?
CVE-2009-0645 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2009-0645 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-0645?
CVE-2009-0645 affects Jaws. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-0645?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2009-0645 published?
CVE-2009-0645 was published on 2009-02-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

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