CVE-2024-0889: A vulnerability was found in Kmint21 Golden FTP Server 2.02b and classified as problematic

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MEDIUM 5.3REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2024-0889 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.3) affecting golden ftp server. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A vulnerability was found in Kmint21 Golden FTP Server 2.02b and classified as problematic. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component PASV 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 identifier VDB-252041 was assigned to this vulnerability.

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	1.4% (top 28%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-404
Published	2024-01-25
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): VulDB · Vendor: kmint21

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-01-25 23:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:54 UTCUpdated Record last modified

kmint21 golden ftp server DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.02b

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.02b

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.02b (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison golden-ftp-server sudo apt install golden-ftp-server=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.02b> sudo apt-mark hold golden-ftp-server

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

dnf --showduplicates list golden-ftp-server sudo dnf downgrade golden-ftp-server-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.02b> sudo dnf versionlock add golden-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-2024-0889?

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

Is CVE-2024-0889 being exploited?

CVE-2024-0889 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-2024-0889 affect?

CVE-2024-0889 affects golden ftp server. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). A vulnerability was found in Kmint21 Golden FTP Server 2.02b and classified as problematic. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component PASV Command Handler. The manipulation leads to denial of service. The attack may be ini

How urgent is CVE-2024-0889?

Priority 47/100. Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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