Buffer overflow in Ftpshell Ftp Shell Server
CVE-2019-25619
FTP Shell Server 6.83 contains a buffer overflow vulnerability in the 'Account name to ban' field that allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code by supplying a crafted string. Attackers can inject shellcode through the account name parameter in the Manage FTP Accounts dialog to overwrite the return address and execute calc.exe or other commands.
Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow
EPSS: 0.002 (12.0th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 8.4 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Ftpshell Ftp Shell Server — versions 6.83
- Ftpshell Ftpshell_server — versions 6.83
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- ExploitDB-46685 (Exploit, exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry)
- Official Product Homepage (Product, product)
- VulnCheck Advisory: FTP Shell Server 6.83 Buffer Overflow via Account Name (Third Party Advisory, third-party-advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2019-25619?
- CVE-2019-25619 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ftpshell Ftp Shell Server, classified under Out-of-bounds Write. CVSS score: 8.4/10. Published 2026-03-22.
- How severe is CVE-2019-25619?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.4 out of 10.