CVE-2009-4108

XM Easy Personal FTP Server 5.8.0 - DoS

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 2 public exploits for CVE-2009-4108. PoCs published by leinakesi, zhangmc.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit demonstrates a denial-of-service (DoS) vulnerability in XM Easy Personal FTP Server 5.8.0 by creating over 2000 directories, causing the server to crash upon reconnection and directory listing. The Python script automates the creation of directories to trigger the vulnerability.

Description

XM Easy Personal FTP Server 5.8.0 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (crash) by uploading or creating a large number of files or directories, then performing a LIST command.

Exploits (2)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by leinakesi · textdoswindows
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/10221

This exploit demonstrates a denial-of-service (DoS) vulnerability in XM Easy Personal FTP Server 5.8.0 by creating over 2000 directories, causing the server to crash upon reconnection and directory listing. The Python script automates the creation of directories to trigger the vulnerability.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Dos
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: XM Easy Personal FTP Server 5.8.0
Auth required
Prerequisites: Valid FTP credentials · Ability to create directories on the server
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 18, 2026 Full analysis →
exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by zhangmc · pythondoswindows
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/10104

This exploit targets a vulnerability in FTP servers by leveraging the APPE and DELE commands to trigger a denial-of-service condition. It establishes a connection, sends crafted commands, and binds to a local port to exploit the flaw.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Dos
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: FTP servers (specific version not specified in code)
Auth required
Prerequisites: Network access to the target FTP server · Valid FTP credentials
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (4)

Core 4
Core References
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry mailing-list x_refsource_bugtraq
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/508049/100/0/threaded
Vendor Advisory third-party-advisory x_refsource_secunia
http://secunia.com/advisories/37473
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/54400
Exploit vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/37112

Scores

EPSS 0.0243
EPSS Percentile 82.2%

Details

CWE
CWE-119
Status published
Products (1)
dxm2008/xm_easy_personal_ftp_server 5.8.0
Published Nov 29, 2009
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026