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CVE-2019-25614

Freefloat FTP Server remote code execution

9.8 CRITICALPublic exploitEPSS 0.95%
  1. Published22 Mar 2026

Description

Free Float FTP 1.0 contains a buffer overflow vulnerability in the STOR command handler that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by sending a crafted STOR request with an oversized payload. Attackers can authenticate with anonymous credentials and send a malicious STOR command containing 247 bytes of padding followed by a return address and shellcode to trigger code execution on the FTP server.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Freefloat FTP Server1.0

Remediation

No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2019-25614 being actively exploited?

CVE-2019-25614 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. A public exploit reference exists, so treat it as exploitable. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.95%.

How severe is CVE-2019-25614?

CVE-2019-25614 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 0.95% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2019-25614?

Affected products include Freefloat FTP Server.

How do I fix CVE-2019-25614?

Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.