CVE-2004-1281: The ftp_retr function in junkie 0.3.1 allows remote malicious FTP servers to overwrite arbitrary files via .

Routine

MEDIUM 5.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2004-1281 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting junkie ftp client. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The ftp_retr function in junkie 0.3.1 allows remote malicious FTP servers to overwrite arbitrary files via .. (dot dot) sequences in a filename.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	0.9% (top 39%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-01-10
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: junkie

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-01-10 05:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:07 UTCUpdated Record last modified

junkie junkie ftp client DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.3.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.3.1

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy junkie-ftp-client || rpm -q junkie-ftp-client || junkie-ftp-client --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.3.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison junkie-ftp-client sudo apt install junkie-ftp-client=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.3.1> sudo apt-mark hold junkie-ftp-client

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

dnf --showduplicates list junkie-ftp-client sudo dnf downgrade junkie-ftp-client-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.3.1> sudo dnf versionlock add junkie-ftp-client

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-2004-1281?

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

Is CVE-2004-1281 being exploited?

CVE-2004-1281 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-2004-1281 affect?

CVE-2004-1281 affects junkie ftp client. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). The ftp_retr function in junkie 0.3.1 allows remote malicious FTP servers to overwrite arbitrary files via .. (dot dot) sequences in a filename.

How urgent is CVE-2004-1281?

Priority 38/100. Public exploit reference

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References

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