CVE-2008-2635

CVE-2008-2635 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Barad Dur Bitkinex with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. 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

Description

Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in BitKinex 2.9.3 allow remote FTP and WebDAV servers to create or overwrite arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in (1) a response to a LIST command from the BitKinex FTP client and (2) a response to a PROPFIND command from the BitKinex WebDAV client. NOTE: this can be leveraged for code execution by writing to a Startup folder.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-2635?
Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in BitKinex 2.9.3 allow remote FTP and WebDAV servers to create or overwrite arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in (1) a response to a LIST command from the BitKinex FTP client and (2) a response to a PROPFIND command from the BitKinex WebDAV client. NOTE: this can be leveraged for code execution by writing to a Startup folder.
How severe is CVE-2008-2635?
CVE-2008-2635 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2008-2635 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-2635?
CVE-2008-2635 affects Barad Dur Bitkinex. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2635?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2008-2635 published?
CVE-2008-2635 was published on 2008-06-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

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