CVE-2018-25366

HIGH EPSS 8.0%
Published May 25, 20261mo ago · Modified Jun 17, 20261w ago
8.6 CVSS 4.0
High
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Published May 25, 2026 1mo ago
Last Modified Jun 17, 2026 1w ago

Description

CuteFTP 5.0 XP contains a buffer overflow vulnerability that allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code by injecting malicious payload into the Site Manager label field. Attackers can craft a payload exceeding 520 bytes that overwrites the return address and executes shellcode when a shortcut is created and launched.

CVSS Details

Base Score
8.6
Exploitability
—
Impact
—
Vector string
CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
Attack Vector Local
Attack Complexity Low
Privileges Required None
User Interaction None
Scope X

Threat Intelligence

EPSS Exploit Probability
8.0% percentile
Exploit & Patch Status
No Known Exploit
No Patch Available

Weaknesses 1

CWE-120

References 3

  • installer.globalscape.com http://installer.globalscape.com/pub/cuteftp/archive/english/cuteftp50.exe
  • exploit-db.com https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45259
  • vulncheck.com https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/cuteftp-xp-buffer-overflow-via-site-manager-label-field

Remediation

No remediation data recorded yet

Check vendor advisories and the NVD entry for patch availability.