CVE-2007-1731

CVE-2007-1731 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Hpaftpd with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in High Performance Anonymous FTP Server (hpaftpd) 1.01 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via long arguments to the (1) USER, (2) PASS, (3) CWD, (4) MKD, (5) RMD, (6) DELE, (7) RNFR, or (8) RNTO FTP command.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-1731?
Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in High Performance Anonymous FTP Server (hpaftpd) 1.01 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via long arguments to the (1) USER, (2) PASS, (3) CWD, (4) MKD, (5) RMD, (6) DELE, (7) RNFR, or (8) RNTO FTP command.
How severe is CVE-2007-1731?
CVE-2007-1731 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2007-1731 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-1731?
CVE-2007-1731 affects Hpaftpd. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-1731?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2007-1731 published?
CVE-2007-1731 was published on 2007-03-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)