How severe is CVE-2025-5218?

CVE-2025-5218 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2025-5218 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-5218?

CVE-2025-5218 affects Freefloat Ftp Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-5218?

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-2025-5218 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-5218 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-28413.

When was CVE-2025-5218 published?

CVE-2025-5218 was published on 2025-05-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-5218

CVE-2025-5218 is a high-severity vulnerability in Freefloat Ftp Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3. 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-120.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.3)
CVSS v2: 7.5
CVSS v4: 6.9
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (44th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-28413
Weakness: CWE-120
Affected product: Freefloat Ftp Server
Published: 2025-05-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in FreeFloat FTP Server 1.0.0. Affected is an unknown function of the component LITERAL Command Handler. The manipulation leads to buffer overflow. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-5218?: A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in FreeFloat FTP Server 1.0.0. Affected is an unknown function of the component LITERAL Command Handler. The manipulation leads to buffer overflow. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.
How severe is CVE-2025-5218?: CVE-2025-5218 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2025-5218 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-5218?: CVE-2025-5218 affects Freefloat Ftp Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-5218?: 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-2025-5218 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-5218 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-28413.
When was CVE-2025-5218 published?: CVE-2025-5218 was published on 2025-05-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:freefloat:ftp_server:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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