HIGH
CVE-2022-27052
CWE-428Published: March 31, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
7.8
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
FreeFtpd version 1.0.13 and below contains an unquoted service path vulnerability which allows local users to launch processes with elevated privileges.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2022-27052 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 7.8.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.Low
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Vendors & Products
freesshd1 product(s)
freeftpd
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (2)
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https://github.com/ycdxsb/Vuln/tree/main/FreeFTPd-Unquoted-Service-PathExploit · Third Party Advisory
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https://github.com/ycdxsb/Vuln/tree/main/FreeFTPd-Unquoted-Service-PathExploit · Third Party Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2022-27052
CVSS Score7.8 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-428
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedMar 31, 2022
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2022-27052 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.