CVE-2024-0547: A vulnerability has been found in Ability FTP Server 2.34 and classified as problematic

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-0547?

ability ftp server: upgrade to newer than 2.34. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-0547 being exploited?

CVE-2024-0547 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2024-0547 affect?

CVE-2024-0547 affects ability ftp server. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). A vulnerability has been found in Ability FTP Server 2.34 and classified as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component APPE Command Handler. The manipulation leads to denial of service. The atta

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-0547?

Priority 46/100. Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This week

MEDIUM 5.3REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2024-0547 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.3) affecting ability ftp server. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A vulnerability has been found in Ability FTP Server 2.34 and classified as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component APPE Command Handler. The manipulation leads to denial of service. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier VDB-250717 was assigned to this vulnerability.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.4% (top 28%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-404
Published	2024-01-15
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): VulDB · Vendor: codecrafters

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 07:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:53 UTCUpdated Record last modified

codecrafters ability ftp server UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2.34

Fixed in: newer than 2.34

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy ability-ftp-server || rpm -q ability-ftp-server || ability-ftp-server --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.34 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade ability-ftp-server

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade ability-ftp-server

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-0547?

ability ftp server: upgrade to newer than 2.34. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-0547 being exploited?

CVE-2024-0547 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-2024-0547 affect?

CVE-2024-0547 affects ability ftp server. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). A vulnerability has been found in Ability FTP Server 2.34 and classified as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component APPE Command Handler. The manipulation leads to denial of service. The atta

How urgent is CVE-2024-0547?

Priority 46/100. Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

References

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