Is CVE-2008-5105 actively exploited?

A proof-of-concept exploit is publicly available for CVE-2008-5105, but active exploitation has not been confirmed.

Can CVE-2008-5105 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2008-5105 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2008-5105?

CVE-2008-5105 has a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

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CVE-2008-5105

CWE-20Published: November 17, 2008· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

5.0

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

KarjaSoft Sami FTP Server 2.0.x allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash or hang) via certain (1) APPE, (2) CWD, (3) DELE, (4) MKD, (5) RMD, (6) RETR, (7) RNFR, (8) RNTO, (9) SIZE, and (10) STOR commands.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2008-5105 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-2008-5105. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.