How severe is CVE-2008-7264?

CVE-2008-7264 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-7264 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-2008-7264?

CVE-2008-7264 primarily affects G.rodola Pyftpdlib. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-7264?

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

When was CVE-2008-7264 published?

CVE-2008-7264 was published on 2010-10-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-7264

CVE-2008-7264 is a medium-severity vulnerability in G.rodola Pyftpdlib with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (69th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: G.rodola Pyftpdlib
Published: 2010-10-19
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The ftp_QUIT function in ftpserver.py in pyftpdlib before 0.5.0 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (file descriptor exhaustion and daemon outage) by sending a QUIT command during a disallowed data-transfer attempt.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-7264?: The ftp_QUIT function in ftpserver.py in pyftpdlib before 0.5.0 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (file descriptor exhaustion and daemon outage) by sending a QUIT command during a disallowed data-transfer attempt.
How severe is CVE-2008-7264?: CVE-2008-7264 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-7264 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-2008-7264?: CVE-2008-7264 primarily affects G.rodola Pyftpdlib. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-7264?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-7264 published?: CVE-2008-7264 was published on 2010-10-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (5)

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:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:g.rodola:pyftpdlib:0.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:g.rodola:pyftpdlib:0.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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