CVE-2001-0758: Directory traversal vulnerability in Shambala 4.5 allows remote attackers to escape the FTP root directory via

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2001-0758 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting shambala server. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Directory traversal vulnerability in Shambala 4.5 allows remote attackers to escape the FTP root directory via "CWD ..." command.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	4.2% (top 9%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2001-10-18
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: evolvable corporation

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2001-10-18 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 21:54 UTCUpdated Record last modified

evolvable corporation shambala server DOWNGRADE

Affected: 4.5

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 4.5

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy shambala-server || rpm -q shambala-server || shambala-server --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 4.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison shambala-server sudo apt install shambala-server=<VERSION_BEFORE_4.5> sudo apt-mark hold shambala-server

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

dnf --showduplicates list shambala-server sudo dnf downgrade shambala-server-<VERSION_BEFORE_4.5> sudo dnf versionlock add shambala-server

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.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2001-0758?

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

Is CVE-2001-0758 being exploited?

CVE-2001-0758 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-2001-0758 affect?

CVE-2001-0758 affects shambala server. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Directory traversal vulnerability in Shambala 4.5 allows remote attackers to escape the FTP root directory via "CWD ..." command.

How urgent is CVE-2001-0758?

Priority 49/100. High severity; EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited

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