How severe is CVE-2010-3099?

CVE-2010-3099 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2010-3099 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2010-3099?

CVE-2010-3099 affects Smartftp. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2010-3099?

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-2010-3099 published?

CVE-2010-3099 was published on 2010-08-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2010-3099

CVE-2010-3099 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Smartftp with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. 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: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (68th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Smartftp
Published: 2010-08-20
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in SmartSoft Ltd SmartFTP Client 4.0.1124.0, and possibly other versions before 4.0 Build 1133, allows remote FTP servers to overwrite arbitrary files via a "..\" (dot dot backslash) in a filename. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-3099?: Directory traversal vulnerability in SmartSoft Ltd SmartFTP Client 4.0.1124.0, and possibly other versions before 4.0 Build 1133, allows remote FTP servers to overwrite arbitrary files via a "..\" (dot dot backslash) in a filename. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
How severe is CVE-2010-3099?: CVE-2010-3099 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2010-3099 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-3099?: CVE-2010-3099 affects Smartftp. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-3099?: 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-2010-3099 published?: CVE-2010-3099 was published on 2010-08-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:smartftp:smartftp:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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