CVE-2009-4194

Name: CVE-2009-4194
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-12-03T19:30:00.39+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.1/10EPSS 3.44%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2009-4194 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Directory traversal vulnerability in Golden FTP Server 4.30 Free and Professional, 4.50, and possibly other versions allows remote authenticated users to delete arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the DELE command. EPSS estimates a 3.44% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in Golden FTP Server 4.30 Free and Professional, 4.50, and possibly other versions allows remote authenticated users to delete arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the DELE command. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

3.44%

87.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Kmint21	Golden Ftp Server	4.30
Kmint21	Golden Ftp Server	4.50

References

http://blog.sat0ri.com/?p=292Broken Link, Exploit
http://secunia.com/advisories/37527Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/10258Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/54497Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://blog.sat0ri.com/?p=292Broken Link, Exploit
http://secunia.com/advisories/37527Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/10258Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/54497Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Dec 3, 2009
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-4194?

How severe is CVE-2009-4194?

CVE-2009-4194 has a CVSS score of 8.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.44% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2009-4194?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST