How severe is CVE-2008-2702?

CVE-2008-2702 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2008-2702 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 11% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-2702?

CVE-2008-2702 primarily affects Estsoft Alftp. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-2702?

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-2008-2702 published?

CVE-2008-2702 was published on 2008-06-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-2702

CVE-2008-2702 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Estsoft Alftp with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 11% places it in the 95th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 11% (95th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Estsoft Alftp
Published: 2008-06-13
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in the FTP client in ALTools ESTsoft ALFTP 4.1 beta 2 and 5.0 allows remote FTP servers to create or overwrite arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in a response to a LIST command, 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-2008-2702?: Directory traversal vulnerability in the FTP client in ALTools ESTsoft ALFTP 4.1 beta 2 and 5.0 allows remote FTP servers to create or overwrite arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in a response to a LIST command, 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-2008-2702?: CVE-2008-2702 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2008-2702 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 11% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-2702?: CVE-2008-2702 primarily affects Estsoft Alftp. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2702?: 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-2008-2702 published?: CVE-2008-2702 was published on 2008-06-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:estsoft:alftp:4.1:beta2:*:en:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:estsoft:alftp:5.0:*:*:ko:*:*:*:*

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