Description
FTPShell Server 6.83 contains a buffer overflow vulnerability that allows local attackers to crash the application by supplying an excessively long string in the account name field. Attackers can trigger a denial of service by pasting a 417-byte payload into the 'Account name to ban' parameter within the Manage FTP Accounts interface.
Metrics
CVSS 3.1 5.5/10
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:HWeakness enumeration
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ftpshell | FTPShell Server | 6.83 |
References
- http://www.ftpshell.com/downloadserver.htmBroken Link
- http://www.ftpshell.com/index.htmProduct
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/46430Exploit, VDB Entry
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/ftpshell-server-denial-of-service-via-account-nameThird Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Mar 30, 2026
- Last modified
- Jun 17, 2026
- NVD status
- Analyzed