CVE-2004-1679: Directory traversal vulnerability in TwinFTP 1.0.3 R2 allows remote attackers to create arbitrary files via a

Routine

MEDIUM 5.0DOWNGRADEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2004-1679 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting twinftp enterprise, twinftp standard. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Directory traversal vulnerability in TwinFTP 1.0.3 R2 allows remote attackers to create arbitrary files via a .../ (triple dot) in the (1) CWD, (2) STOR, or (3) RETR commands.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.7% (top 22%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2004-08-04
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: jigunet

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2004-08-04 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:08 UTCUpdated Record last modified

jigunet twinftp enterprise DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0.3_r2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0.3_r2

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy twinftp-enterprise || rpm -q twinftp-enterprise || twinftp-enterprise --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0.3_r2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison twinftp-enterprise sudo apt install twinftp-enterprise=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.3_r2> sudo apt-mark hold twinftp-enterprise

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

dnf --showduplicates list twinftp-enterprise sudo dnf downgrade twinftp-enterprise-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.3_r2> sudo dnf versionlock add twinftp-enterprise

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.

jigunet twinftp standard DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0.3_r2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0.3_r2

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy twinftp-standard || rpm -q twinftp-standard || twinftp-standard --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0.3_r2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison twinftp-standard sudo apt install twinftp-standard=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.3_r2> sudo apt-mark hold twinftp-standard

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

dnf --showduplicates list twinftp-standard sudo dnf downgrade twinftp-standard-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.3_r2> sudo dnf versionlock add twinftp-standard

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-2004-1679?

twinftp enterprise: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation; twinftp standard: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2004-1679 being exploited?

CVE-2004-1679 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-2004-1679 affect?

CVE-2004-1679 affects twinftp enterprise, twinftp standard. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Directory traversal vulnerability in TwinFTP 1.0.3 R2 allows remote attackers to create arbitrary files via a .../ (triple dot) in the (1) CWD, (2) STOR, or (3) RETR commands.

How urgent is CVE-2004-1679?

Priority 37/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

References

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