CVE-2004-2400
2.1 · LOWOverview
CVE-2004-2400 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting winftp_server winftp_server. It was published on December 31, 2004 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1 (LOW).
This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.
Technical Description
WinFTP Server 1.6 stores username and password credentials in plaintext in the data\user.wfd file, which allows local users to gain access to the credentials.
Remediation
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from winftp_server. Update winftp_server to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
Affected Products
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References
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2004-2400?
CVE-2004-2400 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting winftp_server winftp_server. It was published on December 31, 2004 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1 (LOW).
How severe is CVE-2004-2400?
This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.
How do I fix or remediate CVE-2004-2400?
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from winftp_server. Update winftp_server to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
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