CVE-2006-6240

Name: CVE-2006-6240
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2006-12-03T19:28:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.15%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2006-6240 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Directory traversal vulnerability in Sorin Chitu Telnet-FTP Server 1.0 allows remote authenticated users to list contents of arbitrary directories and download arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) sequence in an FTP command argument, as demonstrated by RETR (GET) or STOR (PUT). EPSS estimates a 1.15% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in Sorin Chitu Telnet-FTP Server 1.0 allows remote authenticated users to list contents of arbitrary directories and download arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) sequence in an FTP command argument, as demonstrated by RETR (GET) or STOR (PUT). NOTE: The provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.15%

62.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Telnet Ftp Server	Telnet Ftp Server	1.0

References

Timeline

Published: Dec 3, 2006
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-6240?

How severe is CVE-2006-6240?

Severity scoring for CVE-2006-6240 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.15% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2006-6240?

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Source: NVD / NIST