CVE-2025-54309
CriticalExploitedPublic exploitCrushFTP 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
Patch immediately- 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
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CISA KEV | Jul 22, 2025 | Aug 12, 2025 | Not reported |
| Industry KEV feed | Jul 18, 2025 | Aug 12, 2025 | Not reported |
| CIRCL KEV | Jul 22, 2025 | Aug 12, 2025 | Not reported |
| ENISA EUVD | Jul 22, 2025 | n/a | Not 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| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| CrushFTPCrushftp | >= 10 | 10.8.5 |
Patched Releases
CrushFTP
10.8.5, 11.3.4_23
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Jul 18, 2025
Added to Industry KEV feed
Jul 18, 2025
Added to CISA KEV
Jul 22, 2025
Added to CIRCL KEV
Jul 22, 2025
Added to ENISA EUVD
Jul 22, 2025
Last updated
Nov 5, 2025
Weakness Type
- CWE-420 Unprotected Alternate Channel
References
- advisoryVulnCheck exploitation report
- advisoryhttps://www.vicarius.io/vsociety/posts/cve-2025-54309-detect-crushftp-vulnerability
- advisoryhttps://www.vicarius.io/vsociety/posts/cve-2025-54309-mitigate-crushftp-vulnerability
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
FAQ
Common Questions.
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.
Affected: CrushFTP versions >= 10. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Jul 18, 2025.
Yes. It was added on Jul 22, 2025 with a federal remediation due date of Aug 12, 2025.
Public exploit code is available.
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.
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