CVE-2024-0693: A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in EFS Easy File Sharing FTP 2.0

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MEDIUM 5.3REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2024-0693 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.3) affecting easy file sharing ftp server. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in EFS Easy File Sharing FTP 2.0. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality. The manipulation of the argument username leads to denial of service. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-251479. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not r

Why this priority

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	1.3% (top 30%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-404
Published	2024-01-18
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): VulDB · Vendor: easy file sharing ftp server project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-01-18 23:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:54 UTCUpdated Record last modified

easy file sharing ftp server project easy file sharing ftp server DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy easy-file-sharing-ftp-server || rpm -q easy-file-sharing-ftp-server || easy-file-sharing-ftp-server --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison easy-file-sharing-ftp-server sudo apt install easy-file-sharing-ftp-server=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0> sudo apt-mark hold easy-file-sharing-ftp-server

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

dnf --showduplicates list easy-file-sharing-ftp-server sudo dnf downgrade easy-file-sharing-ftp-server-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0> sudo dnf versionlock add easy-file-sharing-ftp-server

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.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-0693?

easy file sharing ftp server: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-0693 being exploited?

CVE-2024-0693 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-2024-0693 affect?

CVE-2024-0693 affects easy file sharing ftp server. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in EFS Easy File Sharing FTP 2.0. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality. The manipulation of the argument username leads to denial of service. The attack can be launch

How urgent is CVE-2024-0693?

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

Related CVEs

CVE-2024-0736 MEDIUM 5.3 DOWNGRADE A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in EFS Easy File Sharing FTP 3.6

References

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