CVE-2010-3103: Directory traversal vulnerability in FTPGetter Team FTPGetter 3.51.0.05, and probably earlier versions, allows

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HIGH 9.3DOWNGRADE

CVE-2010-3103 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 9.3) affecting ftpgetter. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Directory traversal vulnerability in FTPGetter Team FTPGetter 3.51.0.05, and probably earlier versions, allows remote FTP servers to write arbitrary files via a "..\" (dot dot backslash) in a filename.

Why this priority

Critical severity

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.3 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	1.6% (top 25%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2010-08-21
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: ftpgetter

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2010-08-21 00:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:22 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ftpgetter ftpgetter DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.51.0.05

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.51.0.05

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.51.0.05 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison ftpgetter sudo apt install ftpgetter=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.51.0.05> sudo apt-mark hold ftpgetter

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

dnf --showduplicates list ftpgetter sudo dnf downgrade ftpgetter-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.51.0.05> sudo dnf versionlock add ftpgetter

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-2010-3103?

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

Is CVE-2010-3103 being exploited?

CVE-2010-3103 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-2010-3103 affect?

CVE-2010-3103 affects ftpgetter. Severity is high (CVSS 9.3). Directory traversal vulnerability in FTPGetter Team FTPGetter 3.51.0.05, and probably earlier versions, allows remote FTP servers to write arbitrary files via a "..\" (dot dot backslash) in a filename.

How urgent is CVE-2010-3103?

Priority 51/100. Critical severity

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