How severe is CVE-2004-0287?

CVE-2004-0287 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2004-0287 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2004-0287?

CVE-2004-0287 affects Xlight Ftp Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2004-0287?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2004-0287 published?

CVE-2004-0287 was published on 2004-11-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2004-0287

CVE-2004-0287 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Xlight Ftp Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 7% (94th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Xlight Ftp Server
Published: 2004-11-23
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Xlight FTP server 1.52 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (crash) via a RETR command with a long argument containing a large number of / (slash) characters, possibly triggering a buffer overflow.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-0287?: Xlight FTP server 1.52 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (crash) via a RETR command with a long argument containing a large number of / (slash) characters, possibly triggering a buffer overflow.
How severe is CVE-2004-0287?: CVE-2004-0287 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2004-0287 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-0287?: CVE-2004-0287 affects Xlight Ftp Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0287?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2004-0287 published?: CVE-2004-0287 was published on 2004-11-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:xlight_ftp_server:xlight_ftp_server:1.52:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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