CuteFTP 5.0 XP contains a buffer overflow vulnerability that allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code by injecting malicious payload into the Site Manager label field. Attackers can craft a payload exceeding 520 bytes that overwrites the return address and executes shellcode when a shortcut is created and launched.

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Mon, 25 May 2026 15:45:00 +0000

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First Time appeared Globalscape
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Description CuteFTP 5.0 XP contains a buffer overflow vulnerability that allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code by injecting malicious payload into the Site Manager label field. Attackers can craft a payload exceeding 520 bytes that overwrites the return address and executes shellcode when a shortcut is created and launched.
Title CuteFTP 5.0 XP Buffer Overflow via Site Manager Label Field
Weaknesses CWE-120
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 8.4, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}

cvssV4_0

{'score': 8.6, 'vector': 'CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N'}


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cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: VulnCheck

Published:

Updated: 2026-05-25T14:15:12.490Z

Reserved: 2026-05-25T13:25:54.758Z

Link: CVE-2018-25366

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Updated: 2026-05-25T15:30:06Z

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