CVE-2024-1190: A vulnerability was found in Global Scape CuteFTP 9.3.0.3 and classified as problematic

Routine

LOW 3.3DOWNGRADE

CVE-2024-1190 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 3.3) affecting cuteftp. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A vulnerability was found in Global Scape CuteFTP 9.3.0.3 and classified as problematic. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality. The manipulation of the argument Host/Username/Password leads to denial of service. The attack needs to be approached locally. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-252680. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	3.3 (Low)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 77%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-404
Published	2024-02-02
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): VulDB · Vendor: globalscape

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-02-02 19:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:03 UTCUpdated Record last modified

globalscape cuteftp DOWNGRADE

Affected: 9.3.0.3

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 9.3.0.3

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 9.3.0.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison cuteftp sudo apt install cuteftp=<VERSION_BEFORE_9.3.0.3> sudo apt-mark hold cuteftp

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

dnf --showduplicates list cuteftp sudo dnf downgrade cuteftp-<VERSION_BEFORE_9.3.0.3> sudo dnf versionlock add cuteftp

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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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-2024-1190?

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

Is CVE-2024-1190 being exploited?

CVE-2024-1190 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-2024-1190 affect?

CVE-2024-1190 affects cuteftp. Severity is low (CVSS 3.3). A vulnerability was found in Global Scape CuteFTP 9.3.0.3 and classified as problematic. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality. The manipulation of the argument Host/Username/Password leads to denial of service. The attack ne

How urgent is CVE-2024-1190?

Priority 22/100. Public exploit reference

References

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