CVE-2012-10030CWE-306CWE-434CWE-732

FreeFloat FTP Server Arbitrary File Upload

Critical · published August 5, 2025

CVSS v4.0
9.3
EPSS
2%
Percentile
82.5
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 An empty username and password is all it takes! The FreeFloat FTP Server has design flaws that let unauthenticated attackers waltz right into sensitive areas of your system. 🔥 Think of it like leaving your front door wide open with a welcome mat that says "Take whatever you want!" Attackers can just stroll in and dump whatever files they please into critical directories. 📦 With this vulnerability, a malicious actor could upload executable files directly to the system32 folder — yikes! This means they could potentially take control of your system with SYSTEM-level privileges, completely bypassing any defenses. No user interaction is required, making it shockingly easy for attackers to exploit.

Put simply

Think of it like leaving your front door wide open with a welcome mat that says "Take whatever you want!" Attackers can just stroll in and dump whatever files they please into critical directories. 📦 This CVE highlights multiple critical design flaws in FreeFloat FTP Server, allowing unauthenticated remote attackers to upload arbitrary files without any authentication or restrictions on file types or destination paths.

What to do

With this vulnerability, a malicious actor could upload executable files directly to the system32 folder — yikes! This means they could potentially take control of your system with SYSTEM-level privileges, completely bypassing any defenses. No user interaction is required, making it shockingly easy for attackers to exploit. Immediately update your FreeFloat FTP Server to the latest version to patch these vulnerabilities. Consider implementing stricter authentication practices and access controls to prevent unauthorized access in the future. Regular audits of your server settings can also help catch these issues early! You've got this! Follow the steps to secure your system, and you'll be a security hero in no time! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v4.0
9.3 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
EPSS
0.02233 · 82.5th percentile
Weaknesses
CWE-306 · Missing Authentication for Critical Function; CWE-434 · Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type; CWE-732 · Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource
Published
2025-08-05T20:01Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 05 AUG 20:01Z
    FreeFloat FTP Server Arbitrary File Upload
    cvelistv5