CVE-2008-1609Jaf CMS Code Injection
Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in just another flat file (JAF) CMS 4.0 RC2 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the (1) website parameter to (a) forum.php, (b) headlines.php, and (c) main.php in forum/, and (2) main_dir parameter…
Published Apr 1, 2008 · Updated Apr 22, 2026
Key Facts
Routine patching- CVE-2008-1609 is a medium-severity vulnerability (CVSS 6.8 v2) affecting Jaf CMS.
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 44% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
- Brandefense priority: routine patching, as no exploitation is known and its severity is moderate or low.
Scores
CVSS v2
6.8
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
44%
Higher than 98.7% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
ATLAS score
36/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Not listed
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
Public exploit code
2
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
0
Reports of active use
Description
Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in just another flat file (JAF) CMS 4.0 RC2 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the (1) website parameter to (a) forum.php, (b) headlines.php, and (c) main.php in forum/, and (2) main_dir parameter to forum/forum.php. NOTE: other main_dir vectors are already covered by CVE-2006-7127.
Affected Products
1 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Jaf CMSJaf CMS | 4.0_rc2 | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Apr 1, 2008
Last updated
Apr 22, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-94 Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')
References
- exploitExploitDB-2469
- exploitExploitDB-2474
- otherjafcms-multiple-file-include(41753)
- other2474
- other5317
FAQ
Common Questions.
Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in just another flat file (JAF) CMS 4.0 RC2 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the (1) website parameter to (a) forum.php, (b) headlines.php, and (c) main.php in forum/, and (2) main_dir parameter to forum/forum.php.
Affected: Jaf CMS versions 4.0_rc2. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: routine patching, as no exploitation is known and its severity is moderate or low.
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