How severe is CVE-2008-7016?

CVE-2008-7016 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-7016 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-7016?

CVE-2008-7016 primarily affects Luke Mewburn Tnftpd. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-7016?

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

When was CVE-2008-7016 published?

CVE-2008-7016 was published on 2009-08-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-7016

CVE-2008-7016 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Luke Mewburn Tnftpd 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: 1% (44th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-352
Affected product: Luke Mewburn Tnftpd
Published: 2009-08-21
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

tnftpd before 20080929 splits large command strings into multiple commands, which allows remote attackers to conduct cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks via unknown vectors, probably involving a crafted ftp:// link to a tnftpd server.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-7016?: tnftpd before 20080929 splits large command strings into multiple commands, which allows remote attackers to conduct cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks via unknown vectors, probably involving a crafted ftp:// link to a tnftpd server.
How severe is CVE-2008-7016?: CVE-2008-7016 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-7016 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-7016?: CVE-2008-7016 primarily affects Luke Mewburn Tnftpd. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-7016?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-7016 published?: CVE-2008-7016 was published on 2009-08-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:luke_mewburn:tnftpd:20040810:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:luke_mewburn:tnftpd:20061217:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:luke_mewburn:tnftpd:20080609:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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