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CVE-2004-2769

4.0 · MEDIUM

Cerberus FTP Server before 4.0.3.0 allows remote authenticated users to list hidden files, even when the "Display hidden files" option is enabled, via the (1) MLSD or (2) MLST commands.

Published Jul 2, 2010cerberusftpCWE-264EPSS 1.50%

Overview

CVE-2004-2769 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting cerberusftp ftp_server. It was published on July 2, 2010 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

Cerberus FTP Server before 4.0.3.0 allows remote authenticated users to list hidden files, even when the "Display hidden files" option is enabled, via the (1) MLSD or (2) MLST commands.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from cerberusftp. Update ftp_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

VendorProductVersionsStatus
cerberusftpftp_server0Affected

References

Refsecunia.com/advisories/40370Refwww.cerberusftp.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=644Refwww.cerberusftp.com/releasenotes.htmlRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/41285Refsecunia.com/advisories/40370Refwww.cerberusftp.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=644Refwww.cerberusftp.com/releasenotes.htmlRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/41285

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-2769?

CVE-2004-2769 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting cerberusftp ftp_server. It was published on July 2, 2010 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2004-2769?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2004-2769?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from cerberusftp. Update ftp_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.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2004-2769?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2004-2769 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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