CVE-2011-3991 Path traversal in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published 4 Nov 2011 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Local attackers can execute arbitrary code in FFFTP by exploiting an untrusted search path vulnerability, requiring user interaction to trigger.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2011-3991?

CVE-2011-3991 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 4 Nov 2011. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Untrusted search path vulnerability in FFFTP 1.98a and earlier allows local users to execute arbitrary code via unspecified functions.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-3991?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ffftp Ffftp.

How do I fix CVE-2011-3991?

No fix has been published for CVE-2011-3991 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-2011-3991 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2011-3991 in the wild and no public exploit code.

CVE-2011-4266 Path traversal in n/a Critical 9.3

Sources

Also known as GHSA-6vvx-44r8-m58w.