CVE-2005-2142: Directory traversal vulnerability in Golden FTP Server 2.60 allows remote authenticated attackers to list arbi

Routine

LOW 2.1DOWNGRADE

CVE-2005-2142 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 2.1) affecting golden ftp server. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Directory traversal vulnerability in Golden FTP Server 2.60 allows remote authenticated attackers to list arbitrary directories via a "\.." (backslash dot dot) in an LS (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	2.1 (Low)
EPSS exploit chance	0.7% (top 46%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-07-05
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: kmint21 software

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-07-05 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:14 UTCUpdated Record last modified

kmint21 software golden ftp server DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.60

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.60

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.60 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison golden-ftp-server sudo apt install golden-ftp-server=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.60> sudo apt-mark hold golden-ftp-server

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

dnf --showduplicates list golden-ftp-server sudo dnf downgrade golden-ftp-server-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.60> sudo dnf versionlock add golden-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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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-2005-2142?

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

Is CVE-2005-2142 being exploited?

CVE-2005-2142 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-2005-2142 affect?

CVE-2005-2142 affects golden ftp server. Severity is low (CVSS 2.1). Directory traversal vulnerability in Golden FTP Server 2.60 allows remote authenticated attackers to list arbitrary directories via a "\.." (backslash dot dot) in an LS (LIST) command.

How urgent is CVE-2005-2142?

Priority 21/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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