CVE-2023-53886

7.5 HIGH
Published: December 15, 2025 Modified: December 18, 2025
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Description

Xlight FTP Server 3.9.3.6 contains a stack buffer overflow vulnerability in the 'Execute Program' configuration that allows attackers to crash the application. Attackers can trigger the vulnerability by inserting 294 characters into the program execution configuration, causing a denial of service condition.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/51665
Source: disclosure@vulncheck.com
Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/xlight-ftp-server-stack-buffer-overflow-vulnerability-via-execute-program
Source: disclosure@vulncheck.com
Third Party Advisory
https://www.xlightftpd.com/
Source: disclosure@vulncheck.com
Vendor Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/51665
Source: 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Exploit Third Party Advisory

4 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
7.5 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.1%
17th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-121 CWE-787

Affected Vendors

xlightftpd

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