CVE-2008-4501

Serv-U File Server 7.0.0.1-7.3 - Authenticated Path Traversal via RNTO Command

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2008-4501. PoCs published by dmnt.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit demonstrates a directory traversal vulnerability in Serv-U FTP Server versions <= 7.2.0.1 and 7.3, allowing an authenticated user to overwrite arbitrary files (e.g., boot.ini) by leveraging the RNTO command with path traversal sequences.

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in the FTP server in Serv-U 7.0.0.1 through 7.3, including 7.2.0.1, allows remote authenticated users to overwrite or create arbitrary files via a ..\ (dot dot backslash) in the RNTO command.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by dmnt · textremotewindows
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/6661

This exploit demonstrates a directory traversal vulnerability in Serv-U FTP Server versions <= 7.2.0.1 and 7.3, allowing an authenticated user to overwrite arbitrary files (e.g., boot.ini) by leveraging the RNTO command with path traversal sequences.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Other
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Serv-U FTP Server <= 7.2.0.1 / 7.3
Auth required
Prerequisites: Authenticated FTP access · Upload permissions
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (4)

Core 4
Core References
Third Party Advisory vdb-entry x_refsource_vupen
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2746
Exploit, Third Party Advisory exploit x_refsource_exploit-db
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/6661
Vendor Advisory third-party-advisory x_refsource_secunia
http://secunia.com/advisories/32150
Third Party Advisory third-party-advisory x_refsource_sreason
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4378

Scores

EPSS 0.1072
EPSS Percentile 95.3%

Details

CWE
CWE-22
Status published
Products (12)
solarwinds/serv-u_file_server 7.0.0.1
solarwinds/serv-u_file_server 7.0.0.2
solarwinds/serv-u_file_server 7.0.0.3
solarwinds/serv-u_file_server 7.0.0.4
solarwinds/serv-u_file_server 7.1.0.0
solarwinds/serv-u_file_server 7.1.0.1
solarwinds/serv-u_file_server 7.1.0.2
solarwinds/serv-u_file_server 7.2.0.0
solarwinds/serv-u_file_server 7.2.0.1
solarwinds/serv-u_file_server 7.3.0.0
... and 2 more
Published Oct 09, 2008
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026