PatchTheCVECVE-2023-24042: A race condition in LightFTP through 2.2 allows an attacker to achieve path traversal via a malformed FTP requ
CVE-2023-24042 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting lightftp. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
A race condition in LightFTP through 2.2 allows an attacker to achieve path traversal via a malformed FTP request. A handler thread can use an overwritten context->FileName.
Why this priority
- High severity
- Public exploit reference
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 7.5 (High) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | High |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.5% (top 56%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-362 |
| Published | 2023-01-21 |
| 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-2023-24042?
lightftp: upgrade to newer than 2.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2023-24042 being exploited?
CVE-2023-24042 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-2023-24042 affect?
CVE-2023-24042 affects lightftp. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). A race condition in LightFTP through 2.2 allows an attacker to achieve path traversal via a malformed FTP request. A handler thread can use an overwritten context->FileName.
How urgent is CVE-2023-24042?
Priority 42/100. High severity; Public exploit reference