CVE-2004-2400 Hardcoded credentials in n/a

Low 2.1 Published Updated

Local attackers can read plaintext credentials from the user file, enabling unauthorized access to the FTP server.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2004-2400?

CVE-2004-2400 is a low-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 17 Aug 2005. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official 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.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2004-2400?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Winftp Server Winftp Server.

How do I fix CVE-2004-2400?

No fix has been published for CVE-2004-2400 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2004-2400 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2004-2400 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-8mmj-gx43-rp8c.

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