CVE-2021-41638 Auth bypass in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can access local files on MELAG FTP Server by using only a valid username, bypassing complete authentication checks.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2021-41638?

CVE-2021-41638 is a high-severity authentication bypass vulnerability in n/a, published on 24 Jun 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The authentication checks of the MELAG FTP Server in version 2.2.0.4 are incomplete, which allows a remote attacker to access local files only by using a valid username.

Weakness: CWE-287

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-41638?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Melag Ftp Server.

How do I fix CVE-2021-41638?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-41638 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and rotate credentials and sessions that may have been exposed. More about Authentication bypass.

Is CVE-2021-41638 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-41638 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-m56w-5xpw-w7wc.

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