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CVE-2009-4053

6.5 · MEDIUM

Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in Home FTP Server 1.10.1.139 allow remote authenticated users to (1) create arbitrary directories via directory traversal sequences in an MKD command o…

Published Nov 23, 2009home_ftp_server_projectCWE-22EPSS 3.54%

Overview

CVE-2009-4053 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting home_ftp_server_project home_ftp_server. It was published on November 23, 2009 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in Home FTP Server 1.10.1.139 allow remote authenticated users to (1) create arbitrary directories via directory traversal sequences in an MKD command or (2) create files with any contents in arbitrary directories via directory traversal sequences in a file upload request. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from home_ftp_server_project. Update home_ftp_server to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refsecunia.com/advisories/37381Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/54303Refsecunia.com/advisories/37381

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-4053?

CVE-2009-4053 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting home_ftp_server_project home_ftp_server. It was published on November 23, 2009 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2009-4053?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2009-4053?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from home_ftp_server_project. Update home_ftp_server to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2009-4053?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2009-4053 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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