PatchTheCVECVE-2010-20113: EasyFTP Server 1.7.0.11 and earlier contains a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in its HTTP interface
CVE-2010-20113 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting easyftp server. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
EasyFTP Server 1.7.0.11 and earlier contains a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in its HTTP interface. When processing a GET request to list.html, the server fails to properly validate the length of the path parameter. Supplying an excessively long value causes a buffer overflow on the stack, potentially corrupting control flow structures. The vulnerability is exposed through the embedded web server and does not require authentication du
Why this priority
- Critical severity
- Public exploit reference
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 9.8 (Critical) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 2.3% (top 17%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-121 |
| Published | 2025-08-21 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-16 |
Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Exact fixes by distribution
Public exploits and detection
Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.
- Write-up: www.exploit-db.com/exploits/11500
- Write-up: www.vulncheck.com/advisories/easyftp-server-list-html-stack-buffer-overflow
- Metasploit: EasyFTP Server list.html path Stack Buffer Overflow
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2010-20113?
easyftp server: upgrade to 1.7.0.12. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2010-20113 being exploited?
CVE-2010-20113 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2010-20113 affect?
CVE-2010-20113 affects easyftp server. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). EasyFTP Server 1.7.0.11 and earlier contains a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in its HTTP interface. When processing a GET request to list.html, the server fails to properly validate the length of the path parameter. Supplying an
How urgent is CVE-2010-20113?
Priority 65/100. Critical severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
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