CVE-2018-25366
CuteFTP 5.0 XP Buffer Overflow via Site Manager Label Field
Description
CuteFTP 5.0 XP contains a buffer overflow vulnerability that allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code by injecting malicious payload into the Site Manager label field. Attackers can craft a payload exceeding 520 bytes that overwrites the return address and executes shellcode when a shortcut is created and launched.
INFO
Published Date :
May 25, 2026, 3:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
July 23, 2026, 7:10 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | |||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | MITRE-CVE | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update CuteFTP to the latest version.
- Avoid using long strings in Site Manager label.
- Remove malicious shortcuts.
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CVE Translated by [email protected]
Jul. 23, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Translation Title: CuteFTP de globalscape, Description: CuteFTP 5.0 XP contiene una vulnerabilidad de desbordamiento de búfer que permite a atacantes locales ejecutar código arbitrario inyectando una carga útil maliciosa en el campo de etiqueta del Administrador de Sitios. Los atacantes pueden crear una carga útil que exceda los 520 bytes que sobrescribe la dirección de retorno y ejecuta shellcode cuando se crea y se lanza un acceso directo. -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Jun. 17, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'globalscape', 'product': 'CuteFTP', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '5.0.4'}]}] -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Jun. 17, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2018-25366', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'poc'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'total'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-05-26T18:38:10.576259Z'} -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
May. 25, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description CuteFTP 5.0 XP contains a buffer overflow vulnerability that allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code by injecting malicious payload into the Site Manager label field. Attackers can craft a payload exceeding 520 bytes that overwrites the return address and executes shellcode when a shortcut is created and launched. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:L/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:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-120 Added Reference http://installer.globalscape.com/pub/cuteftp/archive/english/cuteftp50.exe Added Reference https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45259 Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/cuteftp-xp-buffer-overflow-via-site-manager-label-field