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CVE-2026-70637

MEDIUM · CVSS 5.9 EPSS 0.23% Public Exploit

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS · Published 2026-08-06 · Last synced 2026-08-16

CyberRota Analysis

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LightFTP versions up to 2.4 are vulnerable to multiple data race conditions in the ftpserv.c file, which can be exploited by anonymous attackers. By issuing LIST followed by ABOR commands, these attackers can trigger undefined behavior, potentially leading to denial of service due to improper handling of file descriptors. Organizations using LightFTP should prioritize patching this vulnerability to mitigate the risk of service disruption.

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CVE
CVE-2026-70637
Severity
MEDIUM
CVSS
5.9
EPSS
0.23%

Original NVD Description

LightFTP through 2.4 contains multiple data race vulnerabilities in ftpserv.c that allow anonymous attackers to cause undefined behavior by issuing LIST followed by ABOR commands without authentication. The control thread closes data_socket and file_fd descriptors while worker threads concurrently operate on the same fields in worker_thread_cleanup, allowing stale file descriptors to be reassigned by the OS and subsequently used by worker threads on unrelated resources, resulting in potential denial of service.