CVE-2002-1054: Directory traversal vulnerability in Pablo FTP server 1.0 build 9 and earlier allows remote authenticated user

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MEDIUM 6.4DOWNGRADE

CVE-2002-1054 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.4) affecting pablo ftp server. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Directory traversal vulnerability in Pablo FTP server 1.0 build 9 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to list arbitrary directories via "..\" (dot-dot backslash) sequences in a LIST command.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.4 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	2.2% (top 17%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2002-10-04
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: pablo software solutions

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2002-10-04 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 21:58 UTCUpdated Record last modified

pablo software solutions pablo ftp server DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0_build_9

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0_build_9

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0_build_9 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison pablo-ftp-server sudo apt install pablo-ftp-server=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0_build_9> sudo apt-mark hold pablo-ftp-server

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

dnf --showduplicates list pablo-ftp-server sudo dnf downgrade pablo-ftp-server-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0_build_9> sudo dnf versionlock add pablo-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-2002-1054?

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

Is CVE-2002-1054 being exploited?

CVE-2002-1054 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-2002-1054 affect?

CVE-2002-1054 affects pablo ftp server. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.4). Directory traversal vulnerability in Pablo FTP server 1.0 build 9 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to list arbitrary directories via "..\" (dot-dot backslash) sequences in a LIST command.

How urgent is CVE-2002-1054?

Priority 43/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Related CVEs

CVE-2002-1244 HIGH 7.5 DOWNGRADE Format string vulnerability in Pablo FTP Server 1.5, 1.3, and possibly other versions, allows remote attackers

References

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