# CVE-2018-10916: lftp: It has been discovered that lftp up to and including version 4.8.3 does not properly sanitize remote file names, lead...

CVE-2018-10916 is fixed in lftp on 1 platform by lftp 4.8.1-1ubuntu0.1 (version 4.8.1-1ubuntu0.1), released July 31, 2018. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2018-10916
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: n/a (Medium)
- EPSS: 0.0478
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Jul 31, 2018

## Description

It has been discovered that lftp up to and including version 4.8.3 does not properly sanitize remote file names, leading to a loss of integrity on the local system when reverse mirroring is used. A remote attacker may trick a user to use reverse mirroring on an attacker controlled FTP server, resulting in the removal of all files in the current working directory of the victim's system.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | lftp Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 4.8.1-1ubuntu0.1 | [lftp 4.8.1-1ubuntu0.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-lftp-4.8.1-1ubuntu0.1.md) | Jul 31, 2018 |

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