How severe is CVE-2022-2560?

CVE-2022-2560 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-2560 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 78% (100th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-2560?

CVE-2022-2560 affects Enterprisedt Completeftp Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-2560?

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-2022-2560 published?

CVE-2022-2560 was published on 2023-03-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-2560

CVE-2022-2560 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Enterprisedt Completeftp Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 78% places it in the 100th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 78% (100th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Enterprisedt Completeftp Server
Published: 2023-03-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to delete arbitrary files on affected installations of EnterpriseDT CompleteFTP 22.1.0 Server. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the HttpFile class. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied path prior to using it in file operations. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to delete files in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-17481.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-2560?: This vulnerability allows remote attackers to delete arbitrary files on affected installations of EnterpriseDT CompleteFTP 22.1.0 Server. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the HttpFile class. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied path prior to using it in file operations. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to delete files in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-17481.
How severe is CVE-2022-2560?: CVE-2022-2560 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-2560 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 78% (100th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-2560?: CVE-2022-2560 affects Enterprisedt Completeftp Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-2560?: 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-2022-2560 published?: CVE-2022-2560 was published on 2023-03-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-1032/

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:enterprisedt:completeftp_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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