CVE-2019-6500: In Axway File Transfer Direct 2.7.1, an unauthenticated Directory Traversal vulnerability can be exploited by

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HIGH 7.5REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2019-6500 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting file tranfer direct. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

In Axway File Transfer Direct 2.7.1, an unauthenticated Directory Traversal vulnerability can be exploited by issuing a specially crafted HTTP GET request with %2e instead of '.' characters, as demonstrated by an initial /h2hdocumentation//%2e%2e/ substring.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	4.1% (top 9%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2019-01-21
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: axway

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2019-01-21 06:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:39 UTCUpdated Record last modified

axway file tranfer direct DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.7.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.7.1

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy file-tranfer-direct || rpm -q file-tranfer-direct || file-tranfer-direct --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.7.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison file-tranfer-direct sudo apt install file-tranfer-direct=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.7.1> sudo apt-mark hold file-tranfer-direct

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

dnf --showduplicates list file-tranfer-direct sudo dnf downgrade file-tranfer-direct-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.7.1> sudo dnf versionlock add file-tranfer-direct

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-2019-6500?

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

Is CVE-2019-6500 being exploited?

CVE-2019-6500 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-2019-6500 affect?

CVE-2019-6500 affects file tranfer direct. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). In Axway File Transfer Direct 2.7.1, an unauthenticated Directory Traversal vulnerability can be exploited by issuing a specially crafted HTTP GET request with %2e instead of '.' characters, as demonstrated by an initial /h2hdocumentation//

How urgent is CVE-2019-6500?

Priority 59/100. High severity; EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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