How severe is CVE-2008-2519?

CVE-2008-2519 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-2519 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-2519?

CVE-2008-2519 primarily affects Core Ftp. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-2519?

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

When was CVE-2008-2519 published?

CVE-2008-2519 was published on 2008-06-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-2519

CVE-2008-2519 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Core Ftp with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. 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: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (82nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Core Ftp
Published: 2008-06-03
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in Core FTP client 2.1 Build 1565 allows remote FTP servers to create or overwrite arbitrary files via .. (dot dot) sequences in responses to LIST commands, a related issue to CVE-2002-1345. NOTE: this can be leveraged for code execution by writing to a Startup folder.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-2519?: Directory traversal vulnerability in Core FTP client 2.1 Build 1565 allows remote FTP servers to create or overwrite arbitrary files via .. (dot dot) sequences in responses to LIST commands, a related issue to CVE-2002-1345. NOTE: this can be leveraged for code execution by writing to a Startup folder.
How severe is CVE-2008-2519?: CVE-2008-2519 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-2519 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-2519?: CVE-2008-2519 primarily affects Core Ftp. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2519?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-2519 published?: CVE-2008-2519 was published on 2008-06-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:core_ftp:core_ftp:2.1:build_1565:le:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:core_ftp:core_ftp:2.1:build_1565:pro:*:*:*:*:*

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