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CRITICAL CVSS 3.1
CVE-2018-25254
NICO-FTP 3.0.1.19 Buffer Overflow SEH
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.

INFO

Published Date :

April 4, 2026, 2:16 p.m.

Last Modified :

April 4, 2026, 2:16 p.m.

Remotely Exploit :

Yes !
Affected Products

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No affected product recoded yet

CVSS Scores
The Common Vulnerability Scoring System is a standardized framework for assessing the severity of vulnerabilities in software and systems. We collect and displays CVSS scores from various sources for each CVE.
Score Version Severity Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Source
CVSS 3.1 CRITICAL 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10
CVSS 3.1 CRITICAL [email protected]
CVSS 3.1 CRITICAL MITRE-CVE
CVSS 4.0 CRITICAL 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10
CVSS 4.0 CRITICAL [email protected]
Solution
Update NICO-FTP to a version that addresses the buffer overflow vulnerability.
  • Apply the latest vendor patch or update NICO-FTP.
  • Monitor for vendor security advisories.
  • Implement input validation for FTP commands.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to CVE-2018-25254.

URL Resource
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
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

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The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2018-25254 vulnerability over time.

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  • New CVE Received by [email protected]

    Apr. 04, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added 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.
    Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
    Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
    Added CWE CWE-787
    Added Reference https://en.softonic.com/download/nico-ftp/windows/post-download
    Added Reference https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45442
    Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/nico-ftp-buffer-overflow-seh
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days. Following chart shows the EPSS score history of the vulnerability.