CVE-2010-3867

CVE-2010-3867 is a high-severity vulnerability in Proftpd with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1. 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: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.1)
• EPSS exploit prediction: 8% (94th percentile)
• Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
• Weakness: CWE-22
• Affected product: Proftpd
• Published: 2010-11-09
• Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in the mod_site_misc module in ProFTPD before 1.3.3c allow remote authenticated users to create directories, delete directories, create symlinks, and modify file timestamps via directory traversal sequences in a (1) SITE MKDIR, (2) SITE RMDIR, (3) SITE SYMLINK, or (4) SITE UTIME command.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-3867?

Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in the mod_site_misc module in ProFTPD before 1.3.3c allow remote authenticated users to create directories, delete directories, create symlinks, and modify file timestamps via directory traversal sequences in a (1) SITE MKDIR, (2) SITE RMDIR, (3) SITE SYMLINK, or (4) SITE UTIME command.

How severe is CVE-2010-3867?

CVE-2010-3867 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2010-3867 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2010-3867?

CVE-2010-3867 primarily affects Proftpd. In total, 32 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2010-3867?

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

When was CVE-2010-3867 published?

CVE-2010-3867 was published on 2010-11-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

• http://bugs.proftpd.org/show_bug.cgi?id=3519
• http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2010-November/050687.html
• http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2010-November/050703.html
• http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2010-November/050726.html
• http://secunia.com/advisories/42047
• http://secunia.com/advisories/42052
• http://secunia.com/advisories/42217
• http://slackware.com/security/viewer.php?l=slackware-security&y=2010&m=slackware-security.498209
• http://www.debian.org/security/2011/dsa-2191
• http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2010:227
• http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/11/01/4
• http://www.proftpd.org/docs/NEWS-1.3.3c
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/44562
• http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/2853
• http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/2941
• http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/2959
• http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/2962

Affected products (32)

• cpe:2.3:a:proftpd:proftpd:1.2.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:proftpd:proftpd:1.2.10:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:proftpd:proftpd:1.2.10:rc2:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:proftpd:proftpd:1.2.10:rc3:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:proftpd:proftpd:1.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:proftpd:proftpd:1.3.0:a:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:proftpd:proftpd:1.3.0:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:proftpd:proftpd:1.3.0:rc2:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:proftpd:proftpd:1.3.0:rc3:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:proftpd:proftpd:1.3.0:rc4:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:proftpd:proftpd:1.3.0:rc5:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:proftpd:proftpd:1.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:proftpd:proftpd:1.3.1:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:proftpd:proftpd:1.3.1:rc2:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:proftpd:proftpd:1.3.1:rc3:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:proftpd:proftpd:1.3.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:proftpd:proftpd:1.3.2:a:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:proftpd:proftpd:1.3.2:b:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:proftpd:proftpd:1.3.2:c:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:proftpd:proftpd:1.3.2:d:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:proftpd:proftpd:1.3.2:e:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:proftpd:proftpd:1.3.2:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:proftpd:proftpd:1.3.2:rc2:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:proftpd:proftpd:1.3.2:rc3:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:proftpd:proftpd:1.3.2:rc4:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:proftpd:proftpd:1.3.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:proftpd:proftpd:1.3.3:a:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:proftpd:proftpd:1.3.3:b:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:proftpd:proftpd:1.3.3:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:proftpd:proftpd:1.3.3:rc2:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:proftpd:proftpd:1.3.3:rc3:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:proftpd:proftpd:1.3.3:rc4:*:*:*:*:*:*

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