CVE-2001-1386

Name: CVE-2001-1386
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2001-07-01T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 3.04%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2001-1386 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. WFTPD 3.00 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files by uploading a (link) file that ends in a ".lnk." extension, which bypasses WFTPD's check for a ".lnk" extension.. EPSS estimates a 3.04% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

WFTPD 3.00 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files by uploading a (link) file that ends in a ".lnk." extension, which bypasses WFTPD's check for a ".lnk" extension.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability

3.04%

85.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-59

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Texasimperialsoftware	Wftpd	3.00	R5

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/194442Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2957Broken Link, Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6760Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/194442Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2957Broken Link, Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6760Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Jul 1, 2001
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2001-1386?

WFTPD 3.00 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files by uploading a (link) file that ends in a ".lnk." extension, which bypasses WFTPD's check for a ".lnk" extension.

How severe is CVE-2001-1386?

CVE-2001-1386 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.04% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2001-1386?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2001-1386?

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Source: NVD / NIST