How severe is CVE-2018-25229?

CVE-2018-25229 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2018-25229 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (12th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-25229?

CVE-2018-25229 affects Bpftpserver Bulletproof Ftp Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-25229?

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

Does CVE-2018-25229 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2018-25229 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2018-21716.

When was CVE-2018-25229 published?

CVE-2018-25229 was published on 2026-03-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-25229

CVE-2018-25229 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Bpftpserver Bulletproof Ftp Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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-1282.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
CVSS v4: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (12th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2018-21716
Weakness: CWE-1282
Affected product: Bpftpserver Bulletproof Ftp Server
Published: 2026-03-30
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

BulletProof FTP Server 2019.0.0.50 contains a denial of service vulnerability in the SMTP configuration interface that allows local attackers to crash the application by supplying an oversized string. Attackers can input a buffer of 257 'A' characters in the SMTP Server field and trigger a crash by clicking the Test button.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-25229?: BulletProof FTP Server 2019.0.0.50 contains a denial of service vulnerability in the SMTP configuration interface that allows local attackers to crash the application by supplying an oversized string. Attackers can input a buffer of 257 'A' characters in the SMTP Server field and trigger a crash by clicking the Test button.
How severe is CVE-2018-25229?: CVE-2018-25229 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2018-25229 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (12th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-25229?: CVE-2018-25229 affects Bpftpserver Bulletproof Ftp Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-25229?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2018-25229 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2018-25229 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2018-21716.
When was CVE-2018-25229 published?: CVE-2018-25229 was published on 2026-03-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:bpftpserver:bulletproof_ftp_server:2019.0.0.50:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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