PatchTheCVECVE-2022-27906: Mendelson OFTP2 before 1.1 b43 is affected by directory traversal
CVE-2022-27906 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.9) affecting oftp2. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Mendelson OFTP2 before 1.1 b43 is affected by directory traversal. To access the vulnerable code path, the attacker has to know one of the configured Odette IDs of the OFTP2 server. An attacker can upload files to the server outside of the intended upload directory.
Why this priority
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 5.9 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | High |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 1.1% (top 35%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-22 |
| Published | 2022-03-25 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2022-27906?
oftp2: upgrade to 1.1b43. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2022-27906 being exploited?
CVE-2022-27906 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-2022-27906 affect?
CVE-2022-27906 affects oftp2. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.9). Mendelson OFTP2 before 1.1 b43 is affected by directory traversal. To access the vulnerable code path, the attacker has to know one of the configured Odette IDs of the OFTP2 server. An attacker can upload files to the server outside of the
How urgent is CVE-2022-27906?
Priority 42/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action