Buffer Overflow in MiniFtp Product by MiniFtp
CVE-2019-25611

8.6HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Skyqinsc

Status
Miniftp
Vendor
CVE Published:
22 March 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2019-25611?

MiniFtp contains a buffer overflow vulnerability in the parseconf_load_setting function, which allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code. This occurs when oversized configuration values are provided, specifically exceeding 128 bytes. Attackers can craft a malicious miniftpd.conf file to overflow stack buffers and overwrite the return address, thus gaining code execution capabilities with root privileges.

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Affected Version(s)

MiniFtp *

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-2019-25611 - Proof of Concept

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/46807
exploit
https://github.com/skyqinsc/MiniFtp
product
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/miniftp-parseconf-lo...
third-party-advisory

CVSS V4

Score:
8.6
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
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

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