CVE-2012-10030
CRITICALCVSS v3
9.8
CRITICAL
EPSS Score
57.1%
exploit probability
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
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SSVC status
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.
Technical Details
- Published
- 8/5/2025
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.
Is CVE-2012-10030 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2012-10030 has not been confirmed. The EPSS score is 57.1%, indicating the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2012-10030?
CVE-2012-10030 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL severity).
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