How severe is CVE-2001-1043?

CVE-2001-1043 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2001-1043 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2001-1043?

CVE-2001-1043 affects Argosoft Ftp Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2001-1043?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2001-1043 published?

CVE-2001-1043 was published on 2001-07-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2001-1043

CVE-2001-1043 is a high-severity vulnerability in Argosoft Ftp Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-59.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (87th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-59
Affected product: Argosoft Ftp Server
Published: 2001-07-01
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

ArGoSoft FTP Server 1.2.2.2 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files and directories by uploading a .lnk (link) file that points to the target file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-1043?: ArGoSoft FTP Server 1.2.2.2 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files and directories by uploading a .lnk (link) file that points to the target file.
How severe is CVE-2001-1043?: CVE-2001-1043 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2001-1043 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-1043?: CVE-2001-1043 affects Argosoft Ftp Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-1043?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2001-1043 published?: CVE-2001-1043 was published on 2001-07-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:argosoft:ftp_server:1.2.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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