CVE-2001-0480

CVE-2001-0480 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Alex Linde Alexs Ftp Server 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

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in Alex's FTP Server 0.7 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a ... (modified dot dot) in the (1) GET or (2) CD commands.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-0480?
Directory traversal vulnerability in Alex's FTP Server 0.7 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a ... (modified dot dot) in the (1) GET or (2) CD commands.
How severe is CVE-2001-0480?
CVE-2001-0480 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2001-0480 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-0480?
CVE-2001-0480 affects Alex Linde Alexs Ftp Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0480?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2001-0480 published?
CVE-2001-0480 was published on 2001-06-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)