Denial of Service Vulnerability in SmartFTP Client by SmartFTP
CVE-2018-25234

6.9MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Smartftp

Status
Smartftp Client
Vendor
CVE Published:
30 March 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2018-25234?

The SmartFTP Client version 9.0.2615.0 has a vulnerability that permits local attackers to induce a denial of service by inputting an excessively long string into the Host field. By entering a buffer consisting of 300 repeated characters, an attacker can crash the application, disrupting normal operations and potentially leading to a compromised user experience.

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Affected Version(s)

SmartFTP Client 9.0.2615.0

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2018-25234 - Proof of Concept

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45759
exploit
https://www.smartftp.com/en-us/
product
https://www.smartftp.com/en-us/download
product

CVSS V4

Score:
6.9
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Victor Mondragón
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