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Q1What is this vulnerability? (Essence + Consequences)
π¨ **Essence**: A **Directory Traversal** flaw in Cooolsoft PowerFTP Server. π **Consequences**: Attackers can bypass intended access controls to **list or read arbitrary files** and directories on the server.β¦
π₯ **Affected**: **Cooolsoft PowerFTP Server** specifically **Version 2.03**. π¦ **Component**: The FTP server software itself. No other versions or vendors are mentioned in the data.
Q4What can hackers do? (Privileges/Data)
π **Capabilities**: Hackers can execute **LS** (list) or **GET** (read) commands.β¦
π **Public Exp**: **Yes**. A PoC is available on GitHub (alt3kx/CVE-2001-0931). π **Wild Exp**: References from SecurityFocus, Securiteam, and Bugtraq confirm public disclosure and exploit availability since 2001.
Q7How to self-check? (Features/Scanning)
π **Self-Check**: Scan for **Cooolsoft PowerFTP Server v2.03**. π§ͺ **Test**: Send an FTP `LS` or `GET` command containing `../` or `..\` sequences.β¦
π§ **Workaround**: If patching is impossible, **restrict network access** to the FTP port (21) via firewalls. π **Disable** the service if not needed.β¦