Buffer overflow in Cursorarts Filewrangler
CVE-2010-20045
FileWrangler <= 5.30 suffers from a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability when parsing directory listings from an FTP server. A malicious server can send an overlong folder name in response to a LIST command, triggering memory corruption during client-side rendering. Exploitation requires passive user interaction—simply connecting to the server—without further input. Successful exploitation may lead to arbitrary code execution.
Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow
EPSS: 0.003 (26.9th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
Affected products
- Cursorarts Filewrangler — versions 0
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- disclosure@vulncheck.com (technical-description, exploit)
- disclosure@vulncheck.com (product)
- disclosure@vulncheck.com (exploit)
- disclosure@vulncheck.com (exploit)
- disclosure@vulncheck.com (third-party-advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2010-20045?
- CVE-2010-20045 is a vulnerability in Cursorarts Filewrangler, classified under Stack-based Buffer Overflow. Published 2025-08-20.
- Is CVE-2010-20045 known to be exploited?
- 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.