ReviewCritical
CVE-2018-18861
ftp server
Buffer overflow in PCMan FTP Server 2.0.7 allows for remote code execution via the APPE command.
- CVSS
- 9.8
- EPSS
- 4.46% 90.8% percentile
- CISA KEV
- Not listed
- Published
- 2018.11.21
Review
The CVSS severity warrants an early asset and exposure review.
Known exploitationNot established by KEV
Exploit probability4.46%
Technical severityCVSS 9.8
Vulnerability overview
Buffer overflow in PCMan FTP Server 2.0.7 allows for remote code execution via the APPE command.
Affected product and versions
- Product
- ftp server
- Affected versions
- 2.0.7
- Fixed versions
- No verified fixed-version field is available yet
Recommended response sequence
Confirm exposure before applying a vendor-supported change.
- 1Identify
Confirm that ftp server and an affected version are present.
- 2Prioritize
Combine exploitation signals with asset exposure and business criticality.
- 3Remediate
Follow the vendor advisory or supported update path and preserve rollback options.
- 4Verify
Recheck the version, service health, access paths, and relevant logs.
Technical data
- CVSS vector
- CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
- CWE
- CWE-119