How severe is CVE-2010-2620?

CVE-2010-2620 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2010-2620 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 29% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2010-2620?

CVE-2010-2620 primarily affects Open-ftpd. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2010-2620?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2010-2620 published?

CVE-2010-2620 was published on 2010-07-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2010-2620

CVE-2010-2620 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Open-ftpd with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 29% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-287.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 29% (98th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Open-ftpd
Published: 2010-07-02
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Open&Compact FTP Server (Open-FTPD) 1.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to bypass authentication by sending (1) LIST, (2) RETR, (3) STOR, or other commands without performing the required login steps first.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-2620?: Open&Compact FTP Server (Open-FTPD) 1.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to bypass authentication by sending (1) LIST, (2) RETR, (3) STOR, or other commands without performing the required login steps first.
How severe is CVE-2010-2620?: CVE-2010-2620 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2010-2620 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 29% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-2620?: CVE-2010-2620 primarily affects Open-ftpd. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-2620?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2010-2620 published?: CVE-2010-2620 was published on 2010-07-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:open-ftpd:open-ftpd:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:open-ftpd:open-ftpd:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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