How severe is CVE-2013-2278?

CVE-2013-2278 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2013-2278 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-2278?

CVE-2013-2278 affects Jgaa Warftpd. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-2278?

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-2013-2278 published?

CVE-2013-2278 was published on 2014-04-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-2278

CVE-2013-2278 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Jgaa Warftpd 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

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (88th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Jgaa Warftpd
Published: 2014-04-01
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in War FTP Daemon (warftpd) 1.82, when running as a Windows service, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors related to log messages and the "internal log handler to the Windows Event log."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-2278?: Unspecified vulnerability in War FTP Daemon (warftpd) 1.82, when running as a Windows service, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors related to log messages and the "internal log handler to the Windows Event log."
How severe is CVE-2013-2278?: CVE-2013-2278 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2013-2278 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-2278?: CVE-2013-2278 affects Jgaa Warftpd. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-2278?: 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-2013-2278 published?: CVE-2013-2278 was published on 2014-04-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:jgaa:warftpd:1.8.2:-:*:*:*:*:*:*

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