CVE-2001-0963: Directory traversal vulnerability in SpoonFTP 1.1 allows local and sometimes remote attackers to access files

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2001-0963 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting spoonftp. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Directory traversal vulnerability in SpoonFTP 1.1 allows local and sometimes remote attackers to access files outside of the FTP root via a ... (modified dot dot) in the CD (CWD) command.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	2.0% (top 19%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2001-09-20
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: pi-soft

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2001-09-20 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 21:55 UTCUpdated Record last modified

pi-soft spoonftp DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.1

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy spoonftp || rpm -q spoonftp || spoonftp --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison spoonftp sudo apt install spoonftp=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.1> sudo apt-mark hold spoonftp

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

dnf --showduplicates list spoonftp sudo dnf downgrade spoonftp-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.1> sudo dnf versionlock add spoonftp

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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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2001-0963?

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

Is CVE-2001-0963 being exploited?

CVE-2001-0963 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-2001-0963 affect?

CVE-2001-0963 affects spoonftp. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Directory traversal vulnerability in SpoonFTP 1.1 allows local and sometimes remote attackers to access files outside of the FTP root via a ... (modified dot dot) in the CD (CWD) command.

How urgent is CVE-2001-0963?

Priority 52/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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CVE-2001-0781 HIGH 7.5 DOWNGRADE Buffer overflow in SpoonFTP 1.0.0.12 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long argument to

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