Multiple Design Flaws in FreeFloat FTP Server Allow Remote File Uploads
CVE-2012-10030

9.3CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Freefloat

Status
Ftp Server
Vendor
CVE Published:
5 August 2025

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC🟣 EPSS 63%

What is CVE-2012-10030?

FreeFloat FTP Server has multiple design flaws that allow unauthenticated remote attackers to upload arbitrary files to sensitive system directories. The server can be compromised as it accepts empty credentials, defaults user access to the C:\ drive root, and imposes no restrictions on type or destination for uploaded files. This could lead to the execution of malicious payloads, including executables, at critical system locations like system32 and wbem\mof, facilitated by Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI). As a result, attackers can achieve code execution with SYSTEM-level privileges without needing any user interaction.

Affected Version(s)

FTP Server *

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2012-10030 - Proof of Concept

CVE-2012-10030 - Proof of Concept

References

https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rapid7/metasploit-frame...
exploit
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/23226
exploit
https://www.fortiguard.com/encyclopedia/ips/34209/freeflo...
third-party-advisory

EPSS Score

63% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V4

Score:
9.3
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

sinn3r
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