How severe is CVE-2000-1101?

CVE-2000-1101 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2000-1101 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2000-1101?

CVE-2000-1101 primarily affects Texas Imperial Software Wftpd. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2000-1101?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2000-1101 published?

CVE-2000-1101 was published on 2001-01-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2000-1101

CVE-2000-1101 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Texas Imperial Software Wftpd with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (77th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Texas Imperial Software Wftpd
Published: 2001-01-09
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in Winsock FTPd (WFTPD) 3.00 and 2.41 with the "Restrict to home directory" option enabled allows local users to escape the home directory via a "/../" string, a variation of the .. (dot dot) attack.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2000-1101?: Directory traversal vulnerability in Winsock FTPd (WFTPD) 3.00 and 2.41 with the "Restrict to home directory" option enabled allows local users to escape the home directory via a "/../" string, a variation of the .. (dot dot) attack.
How severe is CVE-2000-1101?: CVE-2000-1101 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2000-1101 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2000-1101?: CVE-2000-1101 primarily affects Texas Imperial Software Wftpd. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2000-1101?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2000-1101 published?: CVE-2000-1101 was published on 2001-01-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:texas_imperial_software:wftpd:2.41_rc14:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:texas_imperial_software:wftpd:2.41_rc14:*:pro:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:texas_imperial_software:wftpd:3.0:*:pro:*:*:*:*:*

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