HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2008-1221
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CVE-2008-1221

CWE-22Published: March 10, 2008· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

5.0
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Absolute path traversal vulnerability in the FTP server in MicroWorld eScan Corporate Edition 9.0.742.98 and eScan Management Console (aka eScan Server) 9.0.742.1 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via an absolute pathname in the RETR (get) command.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2008-1221 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2008-1221. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityP
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N

Affected Vendors & Products

microworld_technologies3 product(s)
escanescan management consoleescan server
Source: NVD CPE · 3 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

POC AVAILABLEProof-of-concept code exists
Exploit-DB
Offensive Security exploit database
GitHub PoC Search
Community PoC repositories
Rapid7 / Metasploit
Metasploit module search
PacketStorm
Security advisories & exploits
NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
MITRE CVE
CVE Program entry
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Official Patches & Advisories

ADVISORYhttp://secunia.com/advisories/29246
ADVISORYhttp://secunia.com/advisories/29246

All References (12)

→
http://aluigi.altervista.org/adv/escaz-adv.txtExploit
→
http://secunia.com/advisories/29246Exploit · Vendor Advisory
→
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3723
→
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/489228/100/0/threaded
→
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28127Exploit
→
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41033
→
http://aluigi.altervista.org/adv/escaz-adv.txtExploit
→
http://secunia.com/advisories/29246Exploit · Vendor Advisory
→
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3723
→
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/489228/100/0/threaded
→
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28127Exploit
→
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41033

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2008-1221
CVSS Score5.0 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-22
CISA KEVNo
ExploitPOC
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedMar 10, 2008

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2008-1221 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
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