CVE-2001-0296: Buffer overflow in WFTPD Pro 3.00 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a long CWD command

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HIGH 10.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2001-0296 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 10.0) affecting wftpd pro. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Buffer overflow in WFTPD Pro 3.00 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a long CWD command.

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	10.0 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	5.0% (top 8%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2001-05-03
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: texas imperial software

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2001-05-03 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 21:54 UTCUpdated Record last modified

texas imperial software wftpd pro DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.00

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.00

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy wftpd-pro || rpm -q wftpd-pro || wftpd-pro --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.00 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison wftpd-pro sudo apt install wftpd-pro=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.00> sudo apt-mark hold wftpd-pro

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list wftpd-pro sudo dnf downgrade wftpd-pro-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.00> sudo dnf versionlock add wftpd-pro

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: WFTPD 3.0 - 'RETR' / 'CWD' Remote Buffer Overflow

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2001-0296?

wftpd pro: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2001-0296 being exploited?

CVE-2001-0296 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2001-0296 affect?

CVE-2001-0296 affects wftpd pro. Severity is high (CVSS 10.0). Buffer overflow in WFTPD Pro 3.00 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a long CWD command.

How urgent is CVE-2001-0296?

Priority 63/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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