CVE-2008-2779

Name: CVE-2008-2779
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2008-06-19T20:41:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.62%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-2779 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Directory traversal vulnerability in GlobalSCAPE CuteFTP Home 8.2.0 Build 02.26.2008.4 and CuteFTP Pro 8.2.0 Build 04.01.2008.1 allows remote FTP servers to create or overwrite arbitrary files via ..\ (dot dot backslash) sequences in responses to LIST commands, a related issue to CVE-2002-1345. NOTE: this can be leveraged for code execution by writing to a Startup folder.. EPSS estimates a 2.62% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in GlobalSCAPE CuteFTP Home 8.2.0 Build 02.26.2008.4 and CuteFTP Pro 8.2.0 Build 04.01.2008.1 allows remote FTP servers to create or overwrite arbitrary files via ..\ (dot dot backslash) sequences in responses to LIST commands, a related issue to CVE-2002-1345. NOTE: this can be leveraged for code execution by writing to a Startup folder.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.62%

83.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Globalscape	Cuteftp	8.2.0

References

Timeline

Published: Jun 19, 2008
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-2779?

How severe is CVE-2008-2779?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-2779 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.62% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-2779?

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Source: NVD / NIST