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CrushFTP CVE-2025-31161 Auth Bypass and Post-Exploitation

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CrushFTP CVE-2025-31161 Auth Bypass and Post-Exploitation

Huntress detected active exploitation of CVE-2025-31161, an authentication bypass flaw in CrushFTP, followed by post-exploitation activity involving MeshCentral and additional malware. The vulnerability allows attackers to bypass authentication controls and establish persistence through secondary tools.

Why it matters: Organizations running vulnerable CrushFTP versions face immediate risk of unauthorized access and lateral movement; patching and monitoring for MeshCentral installation are critical next steps.

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CrushFTP CVE-2025-31161 Auth Bypass and Post-Exploitation

Huntress detected active exploitation of CVE-2025-31161, an authentication bypass flaw in CrushFTP, followed by post-exploitation activity involving MeshCentral and additional malware. The vulnerability allows attackers to bypass authentication controls and establish persistence through secondary tools.

Why it matters: Organizations running vulnerable CrushFTP versions face immediate risk of unauthorized access and lateral movement; patching and monitoring for MeshCentral installation are critical next steps.

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