CVE-2019-25681

8.4 HIGH
Published: April 05, 2026 Modified: April 09, 2026
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Description

Xlight FTP Server 3.9.1 contains a structured exception handler (SEH) overwrite vulnerability that allows local attackers to crash the application and overwrite SEH pointers by supplying a crafted buffer string. Attackers can inject a 428-byte payload through the program execution field in virtual server configuration to trigger a buffer overflow that corrupts the SEH chain and enables potential code execution.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/46458
Source: disclosure@vulncheck.com
Exploit VDB Entry
https://www.xlightftpd.com/download/xlight.zip
Source: disclosure@vulncheck.com
Product
https://www.xlightftpd.com/index.htm
Source: disclosure@vulncheck.com
Product

4 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
8.4 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.0%
4th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

xlightftpd