CVE-2005-2373Slimftpd Vulnerability
Buffer overflow in SlimFTPd 3.15 and 3.16 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via a long directory name to (1) LIST, (2) DELE or (3) RNFR commands.
Published Jul 26, 2005 · Updated Apr 15, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2005-2373 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.2 v2) affecting Slimftpd (Whitsoft Development).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 46% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
Scores
CVSS v2
7.2
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
46%
Higher than 98.7% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Weaponized
ATLAS score
52/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Not listed
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Weaponized
Public exploit code
2
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
0
Reports of active use
Description
Buffer overflow in SlimFTPd 3.15 and 3.16 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via a long directory name to (1) LIST, (2) DELE or (3) RNFR commands.
Affected Products
2 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| SlimftpdWhitsoft Development | 3.15, 3.16 | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Jul 26, 2005
Last updated
Apr 15, 2026
References
- exploitMSF slimftpd_list_concat.rb
- exploitExploitDB-16729
- other20050721 Arbitrary code execution in SlimFTPd v3.16
- other16177
- other1014542
FAQ
Common Questions.
Buffer overflow in SlimFTPd 3.15 and 3.16 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via a long directory name to (1) LIST, (2) DELE or (3) RNFR commands.
Affected: Slimftpd (Whitsoft Development) versions 3.15, 3.16. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
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