CVE-2023-38960: Insecure Permissions issue in Raiden Professional Server RaidenFTPD v.2.4 build 4005 allows a local attacker t

Routine

HIGH 7.3DOWNGRADE

CVE-2023-38960 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.3) affecting raidenftpd. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Insecure Permissions issue in Raiden Professional Server RaidenFTPD v.2.4 build 4005 allows a local attacker to gain privileges and execute arbitrary code via crafted executable running from the installation directory.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.3 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 83%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-276
Published	2024-02-13
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: raidenftpd

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-02-13 23:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:11 UTCUpdated Record last modified

raidenftpd raidenftpd DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.4.4005

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.4.4005

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy raidenftpd || rpm -q raidenftpd || raidenftpd --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.4.4005 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison raidenftpd sudo apt install raidenftpd=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.4.4005> sudo apt-mark hold raidenftpd

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

dnf --showduplicates list raidenftpd sudo dnf downgrade raidenftpd-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.4.4005> sudo dnf versionlock add raidenftpd

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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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-2023-38960?

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

Is CVE-2023-38960 being exploited?

CVE-2023-38960 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-2023-38960 affect?

CVE-2023-38960 affects raidenftpd. Severity is high (CVSS 7.3). Insecure Permissions issue in Raiden Professional Server RaidenFTPD v.2.4 build 4005 allows a local attacker to gain privileges and execute arbitrary code via crafted executable running from the installation directory.

How urgent is CVE-2023-38960?

Priority 35/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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