CVE-2012-10030

Description

FreeFloat FTP Server contains multiple critical design flaws that allow unauthenticated remote attackers to upload arbitrary files to sensitive system directories. The server accepts empty credentials, defaults user access to the root of the C:\ drive, and imposes no restrictions on file type or destination path. These conditions enable attackers to upload executable payloads and .mof files to locations such as system32 and wbem\mof, where Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) automatically processes and executes them. This results in remote code execution with SYSTEM-level privileges, without requiring user interaction.

CVSS v3.1 Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-306 Missing Authentication

CWE-434 Unrestricted Upload

CWE-732 CWE-732

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
freefloat	freefloat_ftp_server	All

References

Exploits

https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/master/modules/exploits/windows/ftp/freefloatftp_wbem.rb https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/23226 https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/23226

Other References

https://archive.org/details/tucows_367516_Freefloat_FTP_Server https://www.fortiguard.com/encyclopedia/ips/34209/freefloat-ftp-server-arbitrary-file-upload https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/freefloat-ftp-server-arbitrary-file-upload

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-10030? +

FreeFloat FTP Server contains multiple critical design flaws that allow unauthenticated remote attackers to upload arbitrary files to sensitive system directories. The server accepts empty credentials, defaults user access to the root of the C:\ drive, and imposes no restrictions on file type or destination path. These conditions enable attackers to upload executable payloads and .mof files to locations such as system32 and wbem\mof, where Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) automatically processes and executes them. This results in remote code execution with SYSTEM-level privileges, without requiring user interaction. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2012-10030? +

CVE-2012-10030 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 9.8 out of 10, rated CRITICAL. This is a critical vulnerability that should be patched immediately.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-10030? +

CVE-2012-10030 affects products from freefloat, specifically: freefloat_ftp_server. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2012-10030? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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