CVE-2008-5175

Name: CVE-2008-5175
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2008-11-19T18:11:50.03+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.53%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-5175 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Directory traversal vulnerability in the FTP client in AceFTP Freeware 3.80.3 and AceFTP Pro 3.80.3 allows remote FTP servers to create or overwrite arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in a response to a LIST command, a related issue to CVE-2002-1345.. EPSS estimates a 2.53% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in the FTP client in AceFTP Freeware 3.80.3 and AceFTP Pro 3.80.3 allows remote FTP servers to create or overwrite arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in a response to a LIST command, a related issue to CVE-2002-1345.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.53%

82.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Visicommedia	Aceftp	3.80.3	Nil

References

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-5175?

How severe is CVE-2008-5175?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-5175 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.53% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5175?

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Source: NVD / NIST