CVE-2009-0288: Directory traversal vulnerability in k23productions TFTPUtil GUI 1.2.0 and 1.3.0 allows remote attackers to re

Routine

MEDIUM 5.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2009-0288 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting tftputil. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Directory traversal vulnerability in k23productions TFTPUtil GUI 1.2.0 and 1.3.0 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files outside the TFTP root directory via directory traversal sequences in a GET request.

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	2.7% (top 14%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2009-01-27
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: windows tftp utility

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2009-01-27 19:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:04 UTCUpdated Record last modified

windows tftp utility tftputil DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.2.0 · 1.3.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.2.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy tftputil || rpm -q tftputil || tftputil --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.2.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison tftputil sudo apt install tftputil=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.2.0> sudo apt-mark hold tftputil

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

dnf --showduplicates list tftputil sudo dnf downgrade tftputil-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.2.0> sudo dnf versionlock add tftputil

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-2009-0288?

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

Is CVE-2009-0288 being exploited?

CVE-2009-0288 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-2009-0288 affect?

CVE-2009-0288 affects tftputil. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Directory traversal vulnerability in k23productions TFTPUtil GUI 1.2.0 and 1.3.0 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files outside the TFTP root directory via directory traversal sequences in a GET request.

How urgent is CVE-2009-0288?

Priority 39/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

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