CVE-2023-22629: An issue was discovered in TitanFTP through 1.94.1205

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-22629?

titan ftp server: upgrade to newer than 1.94.1205. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2023-22629 being exploited?

CVE-2023-22629 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-2023-22629 affect?

CVE-2023-22629 affects titan ftp server. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). An issue was discovered in TitanFTP through 1.94.1205. The move-file function has a path traversal vulnerability in the newPath parameter. An authenticated attacker can upload any file and then move it anywhere on the server's filesystem.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2023-22629?

Priority 60/100. High severity; EPSS top 4%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

This week

HIGH 8.8UPGRADE

CVE-2023-22629 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting titan ftp server. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An issue was discovered in TitanFTP through 1.94.1205. The move-file function has a path traversal vulnerability in the newPath parameter. An authenticated attacker can upload any file and then move it anywhere on the server's filesystem.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 4%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	12.3% (top 4%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2023-02-14
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: southrivertech

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-02-14 20:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:35 UTCUpdated Record last modified

southrivertech titan ftp server UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.94.1205

Fixed in: newer than 1.94.1205

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy titan-ftp-server || rpm -q titan-ftp-server || titan-ftp-server --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.94.1205 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade titan-ftp-server

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade titan-ftp-server

Note

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

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: TitanFTP 2.0.1.2102 - Path traversal to Remote Code Execution (RCE)
Nuclei scan template: TitanFTP move-file Function ≤ 1.94.1205 - Path Traversal

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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-2023-22629?

titan ftp server: upgrade to newer than 1.94.1205. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-22629 being exploited?

CVE-2023-22629 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-2023-22629 affect?

CVE-2023-22629 affects titan ftp server. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). An issue was discovered in TitanFTP through 1.94.1205. The move-file function has a path traversal vulnerability in the newPath parameter. An authenticated attacker can upload any file and then move it anywhere on the server's filesystem.

How urgent is CVE-2023-22629?

Priority 60/100. High severity; EPSS top 4%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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References

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