CVE-2024-0737

MEDIUM

Xlightftpd Xlight FTP Server 1.1 - DoS

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2024-0737. PoCs published by Fernando Mengali.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit targets Xlight FTP 1.1 by sending a large payload (500 'A' characters) during the login process, causing a denial of service. The script uses Perl and the Net::FTP module to connect and exploit the vulnerability.

Description

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Xlightftpd Xlight FTP Server 1.1. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the component Login. The manipulation of the argument user leads to denial of service. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-251560.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC
by Fernando Mengali · textdosmultiple
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/52382

This exploit targets Xlight FTP 1.1 by sending a large payload (500 'A' characters) during the login process, causing a denial of service. The script uses Perl and the Net::FTP module to connect and exploit the vulnerability.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Dos
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Xlight FTP 1.1
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Network access to the target FTP server · Perl with Net::FTP module installed
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (3)

Core 3
Core References
Third Party Advisory vdb-entry technical-description
https://vuldb.com/?id.251560
Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory signature permissions-required
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.251560

Scores

CVSS v3 5.3
EPSS 0.0190
EPSS Percentile 83.7%
Attack Vector NETWORK
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L

CISA SSVC

Vulnrichment
Exploitation poc
Automatable yes
Technical Impact partial

Details

CWE
CWE-404
Status published
Products (1)
xlightftpd/xlight_ftp_server 1.1
Published Jan 19, 2024
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026