CVE-2023-45198

Name: CVE-2023-45198
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-10-05T05:15:42.257+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.49%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-45198 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. ftpd before "NetBSD-ftpd 20230930" can leak information about the host filesystem before authentication via an MLSD or MLST command. tnftpd (the portable version of NetBSD ftpd) before 20231001 is also vulnerable.. EPSS estimates a 0.49% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

ftpd before "NetBSD-ftpd 20230930" can leak information about the host filesystem before authentication via an MLSD or MLST command. tnftpd (the portable version of NetBSD ftpd) before 20231001 is also vulnerable.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.49%

38.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Netbsd	Ftpd	< 2023-09-30
Netbsd	Tnftpd	< 2023-10-01

References

http://cvsweb.netbsd.org/bsdweb.cgi/src/libexec/ftpd/ftpcmd.y.diff?r1=1.94&r2=1.95Patch
https://mail-index.netbsd.org/source-changes/2023/09/22/msg147669.htmlMailing List, Vendor Advisory
http://cvsweb.netbsd.org/bsdweb.cgi/src/libexec/ftpd/ftpcmd.y.diff?r1=1.94&r2=1.95Patch
https://mail-index.netbsd.org/source-changes/2023/09/22/msg147669.htmlMailing List, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 5, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-45198?

How severe is CVE-2023-45198?

CVE-2023-45198 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.49% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-45198?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST