CVE-2007-4756: Directory traversal vulnerability in the FTP client in Total Commander before 7.02 allows remote FTP servers to create or overwrite arbitrary files vi...

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in the FTP client in Total Commander before 7.02 allows remote FTP servers to create or overwrite arbitrary files via "..\" (dot dot backslash) sequences in a filename. NOTE: the "..\" are not displayed when the user lists files. NOTE: this can be leveraged for code execution by writing to a Startup folder.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.64%

88.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ghisler	Total Commander	<= 7.01

References

Timeline

Published: Sep 8, 2007
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2007-4756?

Directory traversal vulnerability in the FTP client in Total Commander before 7.02 allows remote FTP servers to create or overwrite arbitrary files via "..\" (dot dot backslash) sequences in a filename. NOTE: the "..\" are not displayed when the user lists files. NOTE: this can be leveraged for code execution by writing to a Startup folder.

How severe is CVE-2007-4756?

Severity scoring for CVE-2007-4756 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.64% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2007-4756?

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.