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9.3

FFFTP lets local users run arbitrary code

CVE-2011-3991 · published 15 years ago
Summary

The FFFTP file transfer program up to version 1.98a can be made to run any program a local user chooses. This could let an insider install malware or take control of the system. Upgrade to a newer version of FFFTP or limit local user access until a patch is applied.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
ffftp ffftp <= 1.98
1.98
cpe:2.3:a:ffftp:ffftp:*:a:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
Untrusted search path vulnerability in FFFTP 1.98a and earlier allows local users to execute arbitrary code via unspecified functions.
Untrusted search path vulnerability in FFFTP 1.98a and earlier allows local users to execute arbitrary code via unspecified functions.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 14 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker full control (estimated)
Severity
9.3 Critical
Exploitation
2% chance of attack within 30 days
Timeline
Published4 Nov 2011
Updated29 Oct 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2011-3991 · NVD
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