How severe is CVE-2011-0988?

CVE-2011-0988 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.4, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2011-0988 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2011-0988?

CVE-2011-0988 primarily affects Pureftpd Pure-ftpd. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2011-0988?

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

When was CVE-2011-0988 published?

CVE-2011-0988 was published on 2011-04-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2011-0988

CVE-2011-0988 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Pureftpd Pure-ftpd with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.4. 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-264.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (26th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Pureftpd Pure-ftpd
Published: 2011-04-18
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

pure-ftpd 1.0.22, as used in SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 SP3 and SP4, and Enterprise Desktop 10 SP3 and SP4, when running OES Netware extensions, creates a world-writeable directory, which allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files and gain privileges via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-0988?: pure-ftpd 1.0.22, as used in SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 SP3 and SP4, and Enterprise Desktop 10 SP3 and SP4, when running OES Netware extensions, creates a world-writeable directory, which allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files and gain privileges via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2011-0988?: CVE-2011-0988 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.4, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2011-0988 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2011-0988?: CVE-2011-0988 primarily affects Pureftpd Pure-ftpd. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-0988?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2011-0988 published?: CVE-2011-0988 was published on 2011-04-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:pureftpd:pure-ftpd:1.0.22:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:novell:suse_linux:10:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:novell:suse_linux:10:sp4:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:novell:suse_linux:11:sp3:desktop:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:novell:suse_linux:11:sp4:desktop:*:*:*:*:*

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