CVE-2020-19595

Name: CVE-2020-19595
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-04-05T21:15:13.353+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.10%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-19595 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Buffer overflow vulnerability in Core FTP Server v2 Build 697, via a crafted username.. EPSS estimates a 1.10% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Buffer overflow vulnerability in Core FTP Server v2 Build 697, via a crafted username.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

EPSS Probability

1.10%

61.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-120

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Coreftp	Core Ftp	2.0	Build 697

References

https://www.0x90.zone/binary/reverse/exploitation/2020/08/16/CoreFTPServerRCE.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.0x90.zone/binary/reverse/exploitation/2020/08/16/CoreFTPServerRCE.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 5, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-19595?

Buffer overflow vulnerability in Core FTP Server v2 Build 697, via a crafted username.

How severe is CVE-2020-19595?

CVE-2020-19595 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.10% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-19595?

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-2020-19595?

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Source: NVD / NIST