Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in PCMan FTP Server 2.0 by PCMan
CVE-2024-58299

9.3CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Pcman

Status
Ftp Server
Vendor
CVE Published:
12 December 2025

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2024-58299?

PCMan FTP Server 2.0 features a buffer overflow vulnerability found in the 'pwd' command. This issue allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by sending a specially crafted payload during the FTP login. The overflow can lead to memory overwriting, potentially granting attackers system access, thus underscoring the importance of promptly addressing this security flaw.

Affected Version(s)

FTP Server 2.0

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-2024-58299 - Proof of Concept

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/51767
exploit
https://sourceforge.net/projects/pcmanftpd/
product
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/pcman-ftp-server-rem...
third-party-advisory

CVSS V4

Score:
9.3
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
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

Waqas Ahmed Faroouqi (ZEROXINN)
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CVE-2024-58299 : Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in PCMan FTP Server 2.0 by PCMan