How severe is CVE-2008-7262?

CVE-2008-7262 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-7262 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-7262?

CVE-2008-7262 primarily affects G.rodola Pyftpdlib. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-7262?

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

When was CVE-2008-7262 published?

CVE-2008-7262 was published on 2010-10-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-7262

CVE-2008-7262 is a medium-severity vulnerability in G.rodola Pyftpdlib with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5. 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: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (69th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: G.rodola Pyftpdlib
Published: 2010-10-19
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in FTPServer.py in pyftpdlib before 0.3.0 allow remote authenticated users to access arbitrary files and directories via vectors involving a symlink in a pathname to a (1) CWD, (2) DELE, (3) STOR, or (4) RETR command.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-7262?: Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in FTPServer.py in pyftpdlib before 0.3.0 allow remote authenticated users to access arbitrary files and directories via vectors involving a symlink in a pathname to a (1) CWD, (2) DELE, (3) STOR, or (4) RETR command.
How severe is CVE-2008-7262?: CVE-2008-7262 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-7262 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-7262?: CVE-2008-7262 primarily affects G.rodola Pyftpdlib. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-7262?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-7262 published?: CVE-2008-7262 was published on 2010-10-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:g.rodola:pyftpdlib:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:g.rodola:pyftpdlib:0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:g.rodola:pyftpdlib:0.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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