How severe is CVE-2008-4242?

CVE-2008-4242 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-4242 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-4242?

CVE-2008-4242 affects Proftpd Project Proftpd. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-4242?

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

When was CVE-2008-4242 published?

CVE-2008-4242 was published on 2008-09-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-4242

CVE-2008-4242 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Proftpd Project Proftpd 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-352.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 7% (93rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-352
Affected product: Proftpd Project Proftpd
Published: 2008-09-25
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

ProFTPD 1.3.1 interprets long commands from an FTP client as multiple commands, which allows remote attackers to conduct cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks and execute arbitrary FTP commands via a long ftp:// URI that leverages an existing session from the FTP client implementation in a web browser.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-4242?: ProFTPD 1.3.1 interprets long commands from an FTP client as multiple commands, which allows remote attackers to conduct cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks and execute arbitrary FTP commands via a long ftp:// URI that leverages an existing session from the FTP client implementation in a web browser.
How severe is CVE-2008-4242?: CVE-2008-4242 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-4242 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-4242?: CVE-2008-4242 affects Proftpd Project Proftpd. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4242?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-4242 published?: CVE-2008-4242 was published on 2008-09-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:proftpd_project:proftpd:1.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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