CVE-2026-49172: Windows FTP Service Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows FTP Service allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.
CSIRTS triage
- What
- A heap-based buffer overflow in Windows FTP Service allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.
- Who is affected
- Unauthorized attackers targeting Windows FTP Service are affected.
- Urgency
- Remediation is critical due to the high severity and potential for remote code execution.
- Action
- Apply the latest security patch for Windows FTP Service.
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Details
Original advisory: https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-49172
Exploitation outlook
EPSS (FIRST.org) estimates each CVE’s probability of exploitation in the next 30 days — here is the CSIRTS.com read on those numbers.
- Low exploitation riskCVE-2026-491720.67% 30-day exploitation probability — currently an unlikely target, but scores change as exploit code circulates. Riskier than 49% of all scored CVEs.
Referenced CVEs
| CVE | CSIRTS overview | External |
|---|---|---|
| CVE-2026-49172 | coverage & exploitation status | NVD · CVE.org |
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