CVE-2018-25254
CVE-2018-25254 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Nico-ftp Project Nico-ftp with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-787.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- CVSS v4: 9.3
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (56th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2018-21760
- Weakness: CWE-787
- Affected product: Nico-ftp Project Nico-ftp
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
NICO-FTP 3.0.1.19 contains a structured exception handler buffer overflow vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by sending crafted FTP commands. Attackers can connect to the FTP service and send oversized data in response handlers to overwrite SEH pointers and redirect execution to injected shellcode.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-25254?
- NICO-FTP 3.0.1.19 contains a structured exception handler buffer overflow vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by sending crafted FTP commands. Attackers can connect to the FTP service and send oversized data in response handlers to overwrite SEH pointers and redirect execution to injected shellcode.
- How severe is CVE-2018-25254?
- CVE-2018-25254 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2018-25254 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2018-25254?
- CVE-2018-25254 affects Nico-ftp Project Nico-ftp. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2018-25254?
- 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.
- Does CVE-2018-25254 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2018-25254 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2018-21760.
- When was CVE-2018-25254 published?
- CVE-2018-25254 was published on 2026-04-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://en.softonic.com/download/nico-ftp/windows/post-download
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45442
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/nico-ftp-buffer-overflow-seh
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:nico-ftp_project:nico-ftp:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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