Is CVE-2013-10042 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2013-10042 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2013-10042 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2013-10042 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2013-10042?

CVE-2013-10042 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2013-10042

CWE-121Published: July 31, 2025· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in freeFTPd version 1.0.10 and earlier in the handling of the FTP PASS command. When an attacker sends a specially crafted password string, the application fails to validate input length, resulting in memory corruption. This can lead to denial of service or arbitrary code execution. Exploitation requires the anonymous user account to be enabled.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2013-10042 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.