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5.3

pyftpdlib FTP Server Allows Attackers to Access Sensitive Files

CVE-2008-7262 · published 16 years ago
Summary

A security issue in the pyftpdlib FTP server software allows attackers who are logged in to access files and directories they shouldn't be able to see. This can happen if an attacker creates a special type of link to a file or directory. Update pyftpdlib to a version 0.3.0 or later to fix this issue.

What to do
  • Update giampaolo rodola pyftpdlib to version 0.3.0.
Affected software
Ecosystem VendorProductAffected versions
pip giampaolo rodola pyftpdlib < 0.3.0
Fix: upgrade to 0.3.0
– g.rodola pyftpdlib <= 0.2.0
0.1
0.1.1
cpe:2.3:a:g.rodola:pyftpdlib:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in FTPServer.py in pyftpdlib before 0.3.0 allow remote authenticated users to access arbitrary files and directories via vectors involving a symlink in ...
Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in FTPServer.py in pyftpdlib before 0.3.0 allow remote authenticated users to access arbitrary files and directories via vectors involving a symlink in a pathname to a (1) CWD, (2) DELE, (3) STOR, or (4) RETR command.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 60 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
5.3 Medium
Exploitation
2% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-22Path Traversal
Timeline
Published19 Oct 2010
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen6 Mar 2026
Sources
GHSA-jw88-wxv5-7c4f · GHSA
CVE-2008-7262 · NVD
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