CVE-2008-2779 Path traversal in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published 19 Jun 2008 Updated 7 Aug 2024

A malicious FTP server can exploit path traversal in CuteFTP to overwrite arbitrary files, potentially leading to code execution via startup folders.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2008-2779?

CVE-2008-2779 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 19 Jun 2008. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Directory traversal vulnerability in GlobalSCAPE CuteFTP Home 8.2.0 Build 02.26.2008.4 and CuteFTP Pro 8.2.0 Build 04.01.2008.1 allows remote FTP servers to create or overwrite arbitrary files via ..\ (dot dot backslash) sequences in responses to LIST commands, a related issue to CVE-2002-1345. NOTE: this can be leveraged for code execution by writing to a Startup folder.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-2779?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Globalscape Cuteftp.

How do I fix CVE-2008-2779?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-2779 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.

Is CVE-2008-2779 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-2779 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-53cx-mxm9-g44r.