CVE-2023-51713
CVSS v3
7.5
HIGH
EPSS Score
4.2 %
exploit probability, as of 2026-10-04
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
make_ftp_cmd in main.c in ProFTPD before 1.3.8a has a one-byte out-of-bounds read, and daemon crash, because of mishandling of quote/backslash semantics.
Technical details
- Published
- 2023-12-22
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2023-51713?
make_ftp_cmd in main.c in ProFTPD before 1.3.8a has a one-byte out-of-bounds read, and daemon crash, because of mishandling of quote/backslash semantics.
Is CVE-2023-51713 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2023-51713 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 4.2% on 2026-10-04, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2023-51713?
CVE-2023-51713 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.5 (HIGH severity).
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