CVE-2012-10030

Public Exploit
FreeFloat FTP Server Arbitrary File Upload

Description

FreeFloat FTP Server contains multiple critical design flaws that allow unauthenticated remote attackers to upload arbitrary files to sensitive system directories. The server accepts empty credentials, defaults user access to the root of the C:\ drive, and imposes no restrictions on file type or destination path. These conditions enable attackers to upload executable payloads and .mof files to locations such as system32 and wbem\mof, where Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) automatically processes and executes them. This results in remote code execution with SYSTEM-level privileges, without requiring user interaction.

Category

9.3
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 4.0 •
EPSS 0.21%
Third-Party Advisory fortiguard.com Third-Party Advisory vulncheck.com
Affected: FreeFloat FTP Server
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/master/modules/exploits/windows/ftp/freefloatftp_wbem.rb exploit
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/23226 exploit
https://www.fortiguard.com/encyclopedia/ips/34209/freefloat-ftp-server-arbitrary-file-upload third party advisory
https://archive.org/details/tucows_367516_Freefloat_FTP_Server product
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/freefloat-ftp-server-arbitrary-file-upload third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2012-10030?
CVE-2012-10030 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2012-10030?
To fix CVE-2012-10030, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2012-10030 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2012-10030 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2012-10030?
CVE-2012-10030 affects FreeFloat FTP Server.
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