How severe is CVE-2011-3171?

CVE-2011-3171 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.6, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2011-3171 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2011-3171?

CVE-2011-3171 primarily affects Pureftpd Pure-ftpd. In total, 81 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2011-3171?

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

When was CVE-2011-3171 published?

CVE-2011-3171 was published on 2011-11-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2011-3171

CVE-2011-3171 is a low-severity vulnerability in Pureftpd Pure-ftpd with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.6. 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: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 3.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (44th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Pureftpd Pure-ftpd
Published: 2011-11-04
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in pure-FTPd 1.0.22 and possibly other versions, when running on SUSE Linux Enterprise Server and possibly other operating systems, when the Netware OES remote server feature is enabled, allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via unknown vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-3171?: Directory traversal vulnerability in pure-FTPd 1.0.22 and possibly other versions, when running on SUSE Linux Enterprise Server and possibly other operating systems, when the Netware OES remote server feature is enabled, allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via unknown vectors.
How severe is CVE-2011-3171?: CVE-2011-3171 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.6, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2011-3171 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2011-3171?: CVE-2011-3171 primarily affects Pureftpd Pure-ftpd. In total, 81 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-3171?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2011-3171 published?: CVE-2011-3171 was published on 2011-11-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (81)

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