CVE-2001-0283

CVE-2001-0283 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sun Sun Ftp with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in SunFTP build 9 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via .. (dot dot) characters in various commands, including (1) GET, (2) MKDIR, (3) RMDIR, (4) RENAME, or (5) PUT.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-0283?
Directory traversal vulnerability in SunFTP build 9 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via .. (dot dot) characters in various commands, including (1) GET, (2) MKDIR, (3) RMDIR, (4) RENAME, or (5) PUT.
How severe is CVE-2001-0283?
CVE-2001-0283 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2001-0283 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-0283?
CVE-2001-0283 affects Sun Sun Ftp. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0283?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2001-0283 published?
CVE-2001-0283 was published on 2001-05-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)