How severe is CVE-2004-2418?

CVE-2004-2418 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2004-2418 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2004-2418?

CVE-2004-2418 affects Whitsoft Development Slimftpd. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2004-2418?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2004-2418 published?

CVE-2004-2418 was published on 2004-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2004-2418

CVE-2004-2418 is a high-severity vulnerability in Whitsoft Development Slimftpd with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (70th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Whitsoft Development Slimftpd
Published: 2004-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in SlimFTPd 3.15 and earlier allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long command, such as (1) CWD, (2) STOR, (3) MKD, and (4) STAT.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-2418?: Buffer overflow in SlimFTPd 3.15 and earlier allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long command, such as (1) CWD, (2) STOR, (3) MKD, and (4) STAT.
How severe is CVE-2004-2418?: CVE-2004-2418 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2004-2418 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-2418?: CVE-2004-2418 affects Whitsoft Development Slimftpd. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-2418?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2004-2418 published?: CVE-2004-2418 was published on 2004-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:whitsoft_development:slimftpd:3.15:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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