At this point, the server silently opens a shell on a high port.
ftp <target-ip> Connected to <target-ip>. 220 (vsFTPd 2.0.8) Name (<target-ip>:user): :) 331 Please specify the password. Password: <anything> vsftpd 2.0.8 exploit
For a practical guide on version 2.0.8, the Stapler CTF Walkthrough on Medium explains how attackers often use FTP enumeration to find sensitive information rather than a direct software exploit. Key Vulnerabilities Often Confused with 2.0.8 CVE-2011-2523 Detail - NVD At this point, the server silently opens a
The Exploiting VSFTPD backdoor command execution in Metasploitable 2 paper from ResearchGate is a recent, comprehensive look at how supply chain compromises lead to remote root access. At this point