How severe is CVE-2008-2889?

CVE-2008-2889 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-2889 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-2889?

CVE-2008-2889 primarily affects Wise-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-2008-2889?

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

When was CVE-2008-2889 published?

CVE-2008-2889 was published on 2008-06-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-2889

CVE-2008-2889 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Wise-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% (80th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Wise-ftp
Published: 2008-06-27
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in the FTP client in AceBIT WISE-FTP 4.1.0 and 5.5.8 allows remote FTP servers to create or overwrite arbitrary files via a ..\ (dot dot backslash) in a response to a LIST command, a related issue to CVE-2002-1345.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-2889?: Directory traversal vulnerability in the FTP client in AceBIT WISE-FTP 4.1.0 and 5.5.8 allows remote FTP servers to create or overwrite arbitrary files via a ..\ (dot dot backslash) in a response to a LIST command, a related issue to CVE-2002-1345.
How severe is CVE-2008-2889?: CVE-2008-2889 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-2889 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-2889?: CVE-2008-2889 primarily affects Wise-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-2008-2889?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-2889 published?: CVE-2008-2889 was published on 2008-06-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:wise-ftp:wise-ftp:4.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wise-ftp:wise-ftp:5.5.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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