How severe is CVE-2009-3483?

CVE-2009-3483 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2009-3483 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-2009-3483?

CVE-2009-3483 primarily affects Globalscape Cuteftp. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-3483?

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-2009-3483 published?

CVE-2009-3483 was published on 2009-09-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-3483

CVE-2009-3483 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Globalscape Cuteftp with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (91st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Globalscape Cuteftp
Published: 2009-09-30
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in the Create New Site feature in GlobalSCAPE CuteFTP Professional, Home, and Lite 8.3.3 and 8.3.3.0054 allows user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a site list containing an entry with a long label.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-3483?: Heap-based buffer overflow in the Create New Site feature in GlobalSCAPE CuteFTP Professional, Home, and Lite 8.3.3 and 8.3.3.0054 allows user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a site list containing an entry with a long label.
How severe is CVE-2009-3483?: CVE-2009-3483 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2009-3483 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-2009-3483?: CVE-2009-3483 primarily affects Globalscape Cuteftp. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-3483?: 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-2009-3483 published?: CVE-2009-3483 was published on 2009-09-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:a:globalscape:cuteftp:8.3.3:*:home:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:globalscape:cuteftp:8.3.3:*:lite:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:globalscape:cuteftp:8.3.3:*:pro:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:globalscape:cuteftp:8.3.3.0054:*:home:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:globalscape:cuteftp:8.3.3.0054:*:lite:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:globalscape:cuteftp:8.3.3.0054:*:pro:*:*:*:*:*

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