Buffer overflow in Freefloat FTP Server
CVE-2025-5596
A vulnerability was found in FreeFloat FTP Server 1.0. It has been classified as critical. Affected is an unknown function of the component REGET Command Handler. The manipulation leads to buffer overflow. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.
Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow
Published · last modified .
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.3 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.007 (50.0th percentile), scored .
Very low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days; routine patching cadence is appropriate. 50th percentile — 50.0% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.006 · newest: 0.007 · change: +0.000
Affected products
- Freefloat FTP Server — versions 1.0
- Freefloat FTP Server — versions 1.0
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- vuldb.com/ (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, vdb-entry)
- vuldb.com/ (signature, Permissions Required, permissions-required, VDB Entry)
- vuldb.com/ (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, third-party-advisory)
- fitoxs.com/exploit/exploit-e21cfeef06589e33f21ae1975b3395b38b98d82f90a582a2f41d… (Exploit, exploit, broken-link)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-5596?
- CVE-2025-5596 is a high-severity vulnerability in Freefloat FTP Server, classified under Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer. CVSS score: 7.3/10. Published 2025-06-04.
- How severe is CVE-2025-5596?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.3 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2025-5596 known to be exploited?
- 2 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.