CVE-2022-28998

Name: CVE-2022-28998
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-05-23T14:16:26.38+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.1/10EPSS 2.05%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-28998 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Xlight FTP v3.9.3.2 was discovered to contain a stack-based buffer overflow which allows attackers to leak sensitive information via crafted code.. EPSS estimates a 2.05% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Xlight FTP v3.9.3.2 was discovered to contain a stack-based buffer overflow which allows attackers to leak sensitive information via crafted code.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

2.05%

78.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-787

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Xlightftpd	Xlight Ftp	3.9.3.2

References

https://i.imgur.com/aw6hZo2.pngExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://i.imgur.com/jMURHQF.pngExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/166381/Xlight-FTP-3.9.3.2-Buffer-Overflow.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://streamable.com/gmqz5xExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://i.imgur.com/aw6hZo2.pngExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://i.imgur.com/jMURHQF.pngExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/166381/Xlight-FTP-3.9.3.2-Buffer-Overflow.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://streamable.com/gmqz5xExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 23, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-28998?

Xlight FTP v3.9.3.2 was discovered to contain a stack-based buffer overflow which allows attackers to leak sensitive information via crafted code.

How severe is CVE-2022-28998?

CVE-2022-28998 has a CVSS score of 8.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.05% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-28998?

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-2022-28998?

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Source: NVD / NIST