CVE-2019-9648

Name: CVE-2019-9648
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-03-22T19:29:00.48+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 14.33%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-9648 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An issue was discovered in the SFTP Server component in Core FTP 2.0 Build 674. A directory traversal vulnerability exists using the SIZE command along with a \..\..\ substring, allowing an attacker to enumerate file existence based on the returned information.. EPSS estimates a 14.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue was discovered in the SFTP Server component in Core FTP 2.0 Build 674. A directory traversal vulnerability exists using the SIZE command along with a \..\..\ substring, allowing an attacker to enumerate file existence based on the returned information.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

14.33%

96.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Coreftp	Core Ftp	2.0

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/154204/CoreFTP-Server-SIZE-Directory-Traversal.html
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2019/Aug/21
http://www.coreftp.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=4022509Product, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/107446Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2019/Mar/23Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/46535Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/154204/CoreFTP-Server-SIZE-Directory-Traversal.html
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2019/Aug/21
http://www.coreftp.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=4022509Product, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/107446Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2019/Mar/23Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/46535Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Mar 22, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-9648?

How severe is CVE-2019-9648?

Severity scoring for CVE-2019-9648 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 14.33% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-9648?

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