How severe is CVE-2008-2779?

CVE-2008-2779 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2008-2779 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-2779?

CVE-2008-2779 primarily affects Globalscape Cuteftp. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-2779?

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-2008-2779 published?

CVE-2008-2779 was published on 2008-06-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-2779

CVE-2008-2779 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Globalscape Cuteftp 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

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (84th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Globalscape Cuteftp
Published: 2008-06-19
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in GlobalSCAPE CuteFTP Home 8.2.0 Build 02.26.2008.4 and CuteFTP Pro 8.2.0 Build 04.01.2008.1 allows remote FTP servers to create or overwrite arbitrary files via ..\ (dot dot backslash) 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-2008-2779?: Directory traversal vulnerability in GlobalSCAPE CuteFTP Home 8.2.0 Build 02.26.2008.4 and CuteFTP Pro 8.2.0 Build 04.01.2008.1 allows remote FTP servers to create or overwrite arbitrary files via ..\ (dot dot backslash) 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-2008-2779?: CVE-2008-2779 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2008-2779 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-2779?: CVE-2008-2779 primarily affects Globalscape Cuteftp. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2779?: 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-2008-2779 published?: CVE-2008-2779 was published on 2008-06-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:globalscape:cuteftp:8.2.0:*:home:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:globalscape:cuteftp:8.2.0:*:pro:*:*:*:*:*

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