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CVE-2025-54309

CriticalExploitedPublic exploit

CrushFTP 10 before 10.8.5 and 11 before 11.3.4_23, when the DMZ proxy feature is not used, mishandles AS2 validation and consequently allows remote attackers to obtain admin access via HTTPS, as exploited in the wild in July 2025.

Published Jul 18, 2025 · Updated Nov 5, 2025

Key Facts

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  • CVE-2025-54309 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3.1) affecting CrushFTP.
  • It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Jul 18, 2025. Public exploit code is available.
  • EPSS estimates a 95% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
  • Fixed versions are available, including CrushFTP 10.8.5, CrushFTP 11.3.4_23.
  • Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.

CVSS v3.1

9.8

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

95%

Higher than 99.8% of all scored CVEs

Exploited in the wild

Yes

4 catalog listings

Public exploit code

Available

Proof-of-concept or weaponized module

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Description

CrushFTP 10 before 10.8.5 and 11 before 11.3.4_23, when the DMZ proxy feature is not used, mishandles AS2 validation and consequently allows remote attackers to obtain admin access via HTTPS, as exploited in the wild in July 2025.

Known-Exploited Catalog Listings

CatalogAddedRemediation dueRansomware use
CISA KEVJul 22, 2025Aug 12, 2025Not reported
Industry KEV feedJul 18, 2025Aug 12, 2025Not reported
CIRCL KEVJul 22, 2025Aug 12, 2025Not reported
ENISA EUVDJul 22, 2025n/aNot reported

Required action: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Affected Products

2 affected entries in total
ProductAffected versionsFixed in
CrushFTPCrushftp>= 1010.8.5

Patched Releases

CrushFTP

10.8.5, 11.3.4_23

Timeline

  1. Publicly disclosed

    Jul 18, 2025

  2. Added to Industry KEV feed

    Jul 18, 2025

  3. Added to CISA KEV

    Jul 22, 2025

  4. Added to CIRCL KEV

    Jul 22, 2025

  5. Added to ENISA EUVD

    Jul 22, 2025

  6. Last updated

    Nov 5, 2025

Weakness Type

  • CWE-420 Unprotected Alternate Channel

References

9 more references in the full CVE brief

FAQ

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