CVE-2024-0546: A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in EasyFTP 1.7.0

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MEDIUM 5.3REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2024-0546 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.3) affecting easyftp. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in EasyFTP 1.7.0. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component LIST Command Handler. The manipulation leads to denial of service. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-250715.

Why this priority

EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	6.8% (top 6%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-404
Published	2024-01-15
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): VulDB · Vendor: easyftp

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-01-15 06:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:53 UTCUpdated Record last modified

easyftp easyftp DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.7.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.7.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy easyftp || rpm -q easyftp || easyftp --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.7.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison easyftp sudo apt install easyftp=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.7.0> sudo apt-mark hold easyftp

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list easyftp sudo dnf downgrade easyftp-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.7.0> sudo dnf versionlock add easyftp

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Metasploit: EasyFTP Server LIST Command Stack Buffer Overflow

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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-2024-0546?

easyftp: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-0546 being exploited?

CVE-2024-0546 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-2024-0546 affect?

CVE-2024-0546 affects easyftp. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in EasyFTP 1.7.0. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component LIST Command Handler. The manipulation leads to denial of service. The attack may be initiate

How urgent is CVE-2024-0546?

Priority 52/100. EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

References

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