PatchTheCVECVE-2024-48208: pure-ftpd before 1.0.52 is vulnerable to Buffer Overflow
CVE-2024-48208 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.6) affecting pure-ftpd. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
pure-ftpd before 1.0.52 is vulnerable to Buffer Overflow. There is an out of bounds read in the domlsd() function of the ls.c file.
Why this priority
- High severity
- Public exploit reference
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 8.6 (High) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 1.6% (top 25%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-125 |
| Published | 2024-10-24 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Public exploits and detection
Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.
- Nuclei scan template: Pure-FTPd < 1.0.52 - Buffer Overflow
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-2024-48208?
pure-ftpd: upgrade to 1.0.52. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2024-48208 being exploited?
CVE-2024-48208 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-2024-48208 affect?
CVE-2024-48208 affects pure-ftpd. Severity is high (CVSS 8.6). pure-ftpd before 1.0.52 is vulnerable to Buffer Overflow. There is an out of bounds read in the domlsd() function of the ls.c file.
How urgent is CVE-2024-48208?
Priority 59/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action