CVE-2013-4730
HighPublic exploitBuffer overflow in PCMan's FTP Server 2.0.7 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long string in a USER command.
Published May 15, 2014 · Updated Aug 19, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2013-4730 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 10.0 v2) affecting FTP Server (Pcman), Pcman\'s FTP Server (Pcman\'s FTP Server Project).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 67% 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 it is very likely to be exploited soon.
CVSS v2
10.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
67%
Higher than 99.2% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
No known
Not in a known-exploited catalog
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
Buffer overflow in PCMan's FTP Server 2.0.7 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long string in a USER command.
Affected Products
2 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| FTP ServerPcman | 2.0.7 | n/a |
| Pcman\'s FTP ServerPcman\'s FTP Server Project | 2.0.7 | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
May 15, 2014
Last updated
Aug 19, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-119 Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
References
- exploithttp://infosec42.blogspot.com/2013/06/unauthenticated-pcman-ftp-207-buffer.html
- exploitMSF pcman_put.rb
- exploitMSF pcman_stor.rb
- exploitExploitDB-26495
- exploitExploitDB-27007
FAQ
Common Questions.
Buffer overflow in PCMan's FTP Server 2.0.7 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long string in a USER command.
Affected: FTP Server (Pcman) versions 2.0.7; Pcman\'s FTP Server (Pcman\'s FTP Server Project) versions 2.0.7. 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 it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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