CVE-2018-16231

Name: CVE-2018-16231
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-08-30T22:29:00.237+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.27%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-16231 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Michael Roth Software Personal FTP Server (PFTP) through 8.4f allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via an unspecified sequence of FTP commands.. EPSS estimates a 1.27% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Michael Roth Software Personal FTP Server (PFTP) through 8.4f allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via an unspecified sequence of FTP commands.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.27%

66.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Michael-Roth-Software	Pftp	<= 8.4f

References

https://hansesecure.de/vulnerability-remote-dos-in-personal-ftp-server/Third Party Advisory
https://hansesecure.de/vulnerability-remote-dos-in-personal-ftp-server/Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 30, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-16231?

Michael Roth Software Personal FTP Server (PFTP) through 8.4f allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via an unspecified sequence of FTP commands.

How severe is CVE-2018-16231?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-16231 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.27% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-16231?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2018-16231?

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Source: NVD / NIST