Is CVE-2007-0338 actively exploited?

A proof-of-concept exploit is publicly available for CVE-2007-0338, but active exploitation has not been confirmed.

Can CVE-2007-0338 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2007-0338 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2007-0338?

CVE-2007-0338 has a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH).

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CVE-2007-0338

NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: January 18, 2007· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

7.5

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in Dream FTP Server allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a USER command with a large number of format string specifiers, which triggers the overflow during processing of the Server Log.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2007-0338 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2007-0338. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.