CVE-2019-25619 FTP Shell Server 6.83 Buffer Overflow via Account Name
Local attackers can execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow in the account name field of FTP Shell Server.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2019-25619?
CVE-2019-25619 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Ftpshell FTP Shell Server, published on 22 Mar 2026. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
FTP Shell Server 6.83 contains a buffer overflow vulnerability in the 'Account name to ban' field that allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code by supplying a crafted string. Attackers can inject shellcode through the account name parameter in the Manage FTP Accounts dialog to overwrite the return address and execute calc.exe or other commands.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-25619?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ftpshell Ftpshell Server.
How do I fix CVE-2019-25619?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-25619 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2019-25619 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2019-25619 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in Ftpshell FTP Shell Server
Sources
Also known as GHSA-63j3-rvrp-pj79.