Freedom Scientific · Jaws · CVE-2009-0645
**Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions**
Jaws version 0.8.8
**Description**
A directory traversal issue exists, allowing remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files. This is achieved by using a .. (dot dot) in the `language`, `Introduction complete`, and `use log` parameters.
**Recommendations**
For Jaws version 0.8.8, as a temporary workaround, consider restricting access to the `index.php` file until a patch is available. Avoid using the `language`, `Introduction complete`, and `use log` parameters in the affected API endpoint until the issue is resolved. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.