CVE-2025-34299
CriticalExploitedPublic exploitMonsta FTP versions 2.11 and earlier contain a vulnerability that allows unauthenticated arbitrary file uploads.
Published Nov 7, 2025 · Updated May 14, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2025-34299 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.3 v4) affecting Monsta FTP (Monstaftp).
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Nov 26, 2025. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 73% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Monsta FTP <=2.11, Monsta FTP 2.11.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v4
9.3
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
73%
Higher than 99.4% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
1 catalog listing
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
Monsta FTP versions 2.11 and earlier contain a vulnerability that allows unauthenticated arbitrary file uploads. This flaw enables attackers to execute arbitrary code by uploading a specially crafted file from a malicious (S)FTP server.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry KEV feed | Nov 26, 2025 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply remediations or mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if remediation or mitigations are unavailable.
Affected Products
2 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Monsta FTPMonstaftp | See advisory | 2.11 |
Patched Releases
Monsta FTP
<=2.11
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Nov 7, 2025
Added to Industry KEV feed
Nov 26, 2025
Last updated
May 14, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-434 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
References
- advisoryhttps://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/monsta-ftp-unauthenticated-arbitrary-file-upload
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitMSF monsta_ftp_downloadfile_rce.rb
- exploithttps://labs.watchtowr.com/whats-that-coming-over-the-hill-monsta-ftp-remote-code-execution-cve-2025-34299/
- otherhttps://www.monstaftp.com/notes/
FAQ
Common Questions.
Monsta FTP versions 2.11 and earlier contain a vulnerability that allows unauthenticated arbitrary file uploads.
Affected: Monsta FTP (Monstaftp). The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Nov 26, 2025.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Monsta FTP <=2.11, Monsta FTP 2.11.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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