How severe is CVE-2003-1380?

CVE-2003-1380 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2003-1380 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2003-1380?

CVE-2003-1380 affects Bisonftp Bisonftp Server 4. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2003-1380?

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-2003-1380 published?

CVE-2003-1380 was published on 2003-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2003-1380

CVE-2003-1380 is a high-severity vulnerability in Bisonftp Bisonftp Server 4 with a CVSS 2.0 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (73rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Bisonftp Bisonftp Server 4
Published: 2003-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in BisonFTP Server 4 release 2 allows remote attackers to (1) list directories above the root via an 'ls @../' command, or (2) list files above the root via a "mget @../FILE" command.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-1380?: Directory traversal vulnerability in BisonFTP Server 4 release 2 allows remote attackers to (1) list directories above the root via an 'ls @../' command, or (2) list files above the root via a "mget @../FILE" command.
How severe is CVE-2003-1380?: CVE-2003-1380 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2003-1380 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2003-1380?: CVE-2003-1380 affects Bisonftp Bisonftp Server 4. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2003-1380?: 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-2003-1380 published?: CVE-2003-1380 was published on 2003-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:h:bisonftp:bisonftp_server_4:r2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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