CVE-2009-4053
CVE-2009-4053 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Home Ftp Server Project Home Ftp Server with a CVSS 3.x 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 3.x base score 6.5)
- CVSS v2: 4.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (88th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Home Ftp Server Project Home Ftp Server
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- Last modified:
Description
Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in Home FTP Server 1.10.1.139 allow remote authenticated users to (1) create arbitrary directories via directory traversal sequences in an MKD command or (2) create files with any contents in arbitrary directories via directory traversal sequences in a file upload request. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2009-4053?
- Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in Home FTP Server 1.10.1.139 allow remote authenticated users to (1) create arbitrary directories via directory traversal sequences in an MKD command or (2) create files with any contents in arbitrary directories via directory traversal sequences in a file upload request. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.
- How severe is CVE-2009-4053?
- CVE-2009-4053 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2009-4053 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2009-4053?
- CVE-2009-4053 affects Home Ftp Server Project Home Ftp Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2009-4053?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2009-4053 published?
- CVE-2009-4053 was published on 2009-11-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:home_ftp_server_project:home_ftp_server:1.10.1.139:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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