CVE-2022-2560
CriticalThis vulnerability allows remote attackers to delete arbitrary files on affected installations of EnterpriseDT CompleteFTP 22.1.0 Server.
Published Mar 29, 2023 · Updated Feb 18, 2025
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2022-2560 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.1 v3.1) affecting Completeftp Server (Enterprisedt), CompleteFTP.
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. No public exploit code is known.
- EPSS estimates a 78% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Completeftp Server 22.1.1.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
CVSS v3.1
9.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
78%
Higher than 99.5% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
No known
Not in a known-exploited catalog
Public exploit code
None known
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Description
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to delete arbitrary files on affected installations of EnterpriseDT CompleteFTP 22.1.0 Server. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the HttpFile class. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied path prior to using it in file operations. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to delete files in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-17481.
Affected Products
2 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Completeftp ServerEnterprisedt | See advisory | 22.1.1 |
| CompleteFTP | >= 22.1.0 | n/a |
Patched Releases
Completeftp Server
22.1.1
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Mar 29, 2023
Last updated
Feb 18, 2025
Weakness Type
- CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
References
FAQ
Common Questions.
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to delete arbitrary files on affected installations of EnterpriseDT CompleteFTP 22.1.0 Server.
Affected: Completeftp Server (Enterprisedt); CompleteFTP versions >= 22.1.0. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
No public exploit code is known.
Fixed versions are available, including Completeftp Server 22.1.1.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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