Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
FreeFloat FTP Server can let unauthenticated remote users upload files into sensitive Windows locations. The source bundle describes conditions that can lead to code execution as SYSTEM. This is most urgent where the FTP service is still deployed, reachable, or installed on legacy Windows systems.
Executive priority
Prioritize immediate discovery and removal of exposed instances. This is a critical unauthenticated RCE path, but urgency depends on whether the obsolete FTP server exists in the environment and is reachable.
Technical view
The issue combines missing authentication, arbitrary file upload, and overly broad filesystem access. The server accepts empty credentials, exposes the C:\ drive root, and does not constrain destination paths or file types. Uploads to sensitive Windows directories can be processed by WMI, enabling SYSTEM-level remote code execution.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to organizations still running FreeFloat FTP Server, particularly legacy or forgotten Windows hosts. The bundle lists FreeFloat FTP Server as affected but does not provide precise version or CPE data, so asset confirmation must be service- and software-based.
Exploitation context
The bundle includes public exploit references from Metasploit and Exploit-DB. However, KEV is false and the provided sources do not state active exploitation. Treat internet-facing instances as high-risk because exploitation requires no credentials or user interaction.
Researcher notes
The strongest evidence is the design-flaw description and public exploit references. Evidence is incomplete on supported versions, fixed releases, and real-world exploitation. Avoid assuming current exploitation without additional telemetry or a KEV listing.
Mitigation direction
- Remove or disable FreeFloat FTP Server, especially on internet-facing Windows hosts.
- Restrict FTP access to trusted networks while confirming exposure and vendor guidance.
- Prevent FTP write access to Windows system and WMI directories.
- Monitor for unexpected files in sensitive Windows directories.
- Check vendor or trusted advisories; the bundle does not name a patch.
Validation and detection
- Inventory Windows hosts for FreeFloat FTP Server installations or running FTP listeners.
- Confirm whether the FTP service is reachable from untrusted networks.
- Review FTP configuration for anonymous or empty-credential access.
- Audit upload paths and filesystem permissions for system directory write access.
- Check logs for unauthenticated uploads or unexpected administrative file writes.
Public sources used
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CWE-306: Credential and account abuse lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookupCWE-434: File access and web shell behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookupFile access behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Critical
- CVSS
- 9.3 (4.0)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N——Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 4.0 score
9.3CriticalVector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/master/modules/exploits/windows/ftp/freefloatftp_wbem.rbCVE reference · exploit
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/23226CVE reference · exploit
- https://www.fortiguard.com/encyclopedia/ips/34209/freefloat-ftp-server-arbitrary-file-uploadCVE reference · third-party-advisory
- https://archive.org/details/tucows_367516_Freefloat_FTP_ServerCVE reference · product
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/freefloat-ftp-server-arbitrary-file-uploadCVE reference · third-party-advisory
Products and packages named in the record
CWE details
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