CVE-2019-25654
CVE-2019-25654 is a high-severity vulnerability in Coreftp Core Ftp with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-787.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- CVSS v4: 8.7
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (48th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2019-20046
- Weakness: CWE-787
- Affected product: Coreftp Core Ftp
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Core FTP/SFTP Server 1.2 contains a buffer overflow vulnerability that allows attackers to crash the service by supplying an excessively long string in the User domain field. Attackers can paste a malicious payload containing 7000 bytes of data into the domain configuration to trigger an application crash and deny service.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2019-25654?
- Core FTP/SFTP Server 1.2 contains a buffer overflow vulnerability that allows attackers to crash the service by supplying an excessively long string in the User domain field. Attackers can paste a malicious payload containing 7000 bytes of data into the domain configuration to trigger an application crash and deny service.
- How severe is CVE-2019-25654?
- CVE-2019-25654 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2019-25654 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2019-25654?
- CVE-2019-25654 affects Coreftp Core Ftp. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2019-25654?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- Does CVE-2019-25654 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2019-25654 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2019-20046.
- When was CVE-2019-25654 published?
- CVE-2019-25654 was published on 2026-03-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://www.coreftp.com/
- http://www.coreftp.com/server/download/archive/CoreFTPServer589.42.exe
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/46371
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/core-ftp-sftp-server-denial-of-service-via-buffer-overflow
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:coreftp:core_ftp:1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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