CVE-2022-2560: This vulnerability allows remote attackers to delete arbitrary files on affected installations of EnterpriseDT

Q: How do I fix CVE-2022-2560?

completeftp server: upgrade to 22.1.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2022-2560 being exploited?

CVE-2022-2560 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2022-2560 affect?

CVE-2022-2560 affects completeftp server. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.1). This vulnerability allows remote attackers to delete arbitrary files on affected installations of EnterpriseDT CompleteFTP 22.1.0 Server. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the Http

Q: How urgent is CVE-2022-2560?

Priority 62/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 1%: very likely to be exploited; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This week

CRITICAL 9.1REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2022-2560 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.1) affecting completeftp server. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to delete arbitrary files on affected installations of EnterpriseDT CompleteFTP 22.1.0 Server. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the HttpFile class. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied path prior to using it in file operations. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to delete files in the context of SYSTE

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 1%: very likely to be exploited
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.1 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	77.7% (top 1%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2023-03-29
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Zero Day Initiative · Vendor: enterprisedt

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-03-29 19:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:42 UTCUpdated Record last modified

enterprisedt completeftp server UPGRADE

Affected: < 22.1.1

Fixed in: 22.1.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy completeftp-server || rpm -q completeftp-server || completeftp-server --version

2. UPGRADE to 22.1.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade completeftp-server

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade completeftp-server

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2022-2560?

completeftp server: upgrade to 22.1.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-2560 being exploited?

CVE-2022-2560 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-2022-2560 affect?

CVE-2022-2560 affects completeftp server. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.1). This vulnerability allows remote attackers to delete arbitrary files on affected installations of EnterpriseDT CompleteFTP 22.1.0 Server. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the Http

How urgent is CVE-2022-2560?

Priority 62/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 1%: very likely to be exploited; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

References

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