The `basic-ftp` FTP client library for Node.js contains a path traversal vulnerability (CWE-22) in versions prior to 5.2.0 in the `downloadToDir()` method. A malicious FTP server can send directory listings with filenames containing path traversal sequences (`../`) that cause files to be written outside the intended download directory. Version 5.2.0 patches the issue.
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Wed, 25 Feb 2026 15:15:00 +0000
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| Description | The `basic-ftp` FTP client library for Node.js contains a path traversal vulnerability (CWE-22) in versions prior to 5.2.0 in the `downloadToDir()` method. A malicious FTP server can send directory listings with filenames containing path traversal sequences (`../`) that cause files to be written outside the intended download directory. Version 5.2.0 patches the issue. | |
| Title | Basic FTP has Path Traversal Vulnerability in its downloadToDir() method | |
| Weaknesses | CWE-22 | |
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Status: PUBLISHED
Assigner: GitHub_M
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Updated: 2026-02-25T14:58:56.815Z
Reserved: 2026-02-23T17:56:51.202Z
Link: CVE-2026-27699
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Status : Awaiting Analysis
Published: 2026-02-25T15:20:53.523
Modified: 2026-02-25T15:22:44.317
Link: CVE-2026-27699
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