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glFTPD ZIP Plugins Multiple Directory Traversal Vulnerabilities

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Checks the banner of the remote glFTPD server

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

The remote glFTPD server is vulnerable to various directory traversal
vulnerabilities when handling .ZIP files.

The tests 'sitenfo.sh', 'sitezipchk.sh' and 'siteziplist.sh' are vulnerable
to a directory traversal vulnerability which may permit a possible hacker to force
the remote server to disclose arbitrary files by sending a specially
crafted request to the remote host.

Solution : Upgrade to glFTPd 2.0.0 RC8 or newer
Network Security Threat Level: High

Networks Security ID: 12586

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