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HIGH

CVE-2020-14149

CVSS v3

7.5

HIGH

EPSS Score

2.3 %

exploit probability, as of 2026-09-25

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

—

SSVC status

Description

In uftpd before 2.12, handle_CWD in ftpcmd.c mishandled the path provided by the user, causing a NULL pointer dereference and denial of service, as demonstrated by a CWD /.. command.

Technical details

Published
2020-06-15

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-14149?

In uftpd before 2.12, handle_CWD in ftpcmd.c mishandled the path provided by the user, causing a NULL pointer dereference and denial of service, as demonstrated by a CWD /.. command.

Is CVE-2020-14149 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2020-14149 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 2.3% on 2026-09-25, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2020-14149?

CVE-2020-14149 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.5 (HIGH severity).

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