CVE-2008-5275
CVE-2008-5275 is a high-severity vulnerability in Net2ftp with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. 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: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (84th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Net2ftp
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in the (a) "Unzip archive" and (b) "Upload files and archives" functionality in net2ftp 0.96 stable and 0.97 beta allow remote attackers to create, read, or delete arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in a filename within a (1) TAR or (2) ZIP archive. NOTE: this can be leveraged for code execution by creating a .php file.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2008-5275?
- Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in the (a) "Unzip archive" and (b) "Upload files and archives" functionality in net2ftp 0.96 stable and 0.97 beta allow remote attackers to create, read, or delete arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in a filename within a (1) TAR or (2) ZIP archive. NOTE: this can be leveraged for code execution by creating a .php file.
- How severe is CVE-2008-5275?
- CVE-2008-5275 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2008-5275 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-2008-5275?
- CVE-2008-5275 primarily affects Net2ftp. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2008-5275?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2008-5275 published?
- CVE-2008-5275 was published on 2008-11-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30611
- http://vuln.sg/net2ftp096-en.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29664
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42994
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:net2ftp:net2ftp:0.96:stable:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:net2ftp:net2ftp:0.97:beta:*:*:*:*:*:*
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