CVE-2001-1042: Transsoft Broker 5.9.5.0 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files and directories by uploading a .lnk (

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HIGH 7.5REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2001-1042 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting broker ftp server. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Transsoft Broker 5.9.5.0 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files and directories by uploading a .lnk (link) file that points to the target file.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	3.3% (top 12%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-59
Published	2001-07-02
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: transsoft

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2001-07-02 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 21:55 UTCUpdated Record last modified

transsoft broker ftp server DOWNGRADE

Affected: 5.9.5.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 5.9.5.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy broker-ftp-server || rpm -q broker-ftp-server || broker-ftp-server --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 5.9.5.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison broker-ftp-server sudo apt install broker-ftp-server=<VERSION_BEFORE_5.9.5.0> sudo apt-mark hold broker-ftp-server

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

dnf --showduplicates list broker-ftp-server sudo dnf downgrade broker-ftp-server-<VERSION_BEFORE_5.9.5.0> sudo dnf versionlock add broker-ftp-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-2001-1042?

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

Is CVE-2001-1042 being exploited?

CVE-2001-1042 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-2001-1042 affect?

CVE-2001-1042 affects broker ftp server. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Transsoft Broker 5.9.5.0 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files and directories by uploading a .lnk (link) file that points to the target file.

How urgent is CVE-2001-1042?

Priority 58/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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