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NVD HIGH: CVE-2018-25366 — CuteFTP 5.0 XP contains a buffer overflow vulnerability that allows local attack...

·Source: NIST NVD

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Executive Summary

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.

Analysis

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. CVSS Score: 8.4. Published: 2026-05-25T15:16:19.317.

Indicators of Compromise (1)

CVE (1)
CVE-2018-25366
NVDMITRE CVE
Source Attribution

Originally published by NIST NVD on May 25, 2026. Verified by: NIST.

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