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CRITICAL

CVE-2026-27699

CVSS v3

9.1

CRITICAL

EPSS Score

1.0 %

exploit probability, as of 2026-09-25

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

—

SSVC status

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.

Technical details

Published
2026-02-25
Last Modified
2026-02-26

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-27699?

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.

Is CVE-2026-27699 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2026-27699 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 1.0% on 2026-09-25, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2026-27699?

CVE-2026-27699 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.1 (CRITICAL severity).

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