Security readout for executives and security teams
A malicious FTP server could trick FFFTP 1.96b into writing files outside the intended download directory when the client processes a directory listing. This can create or overwrite arbitrary files accessible to the user account running the client. The sources do not provide a CVSS score or confirmed active exploitation. Exposure is likely limited to endpoints still running FFFTP 1.96b and connecting to untrusted, hostile, or compromised FTP servers. Server-side infrastructure is not described as affected in the provided sources. Treat as a targeted legacy-client risk. Prioritize if FFFTP 1.96b remains in business workflows, especially where users connect to external FTP services or handle sensitive workstations. Mitigation focus: Identify and remove or upgrade any FFFTP 1.96b installations.; Check current vendor or maintainer guidance for fixed versions or safe replacements.; Avoid using affected clients with untrusted FTP servers..
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- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- ffftp-list-directory-traversal(42796)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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