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CVE-2005-2314

7.5 · HIGH

inc.login.php in PHPsFTPd 0.2 through 0.4 allows remote attackers to obtain the administrator's username and password by setting the do_login parameter and performing an edit action using user.php,…

Published Jul 19, 2005phpsftpdEPSS 1.92%

Overview

CVE-2005-2314 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting phpsftpd phpsftpd. It was published on July 19, 2005 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

inc.login.php in PHPsFTPd 0.2 through 0.4 allows remote attackers to obtain the administrator's username and password by setting the do_login parameter and performing an edit action using user.php, which causes the login check to be bypassed and leaks the password in the response.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from phpsftpd. Update phpsftpd 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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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-2314?

CVE-2005-2314 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting phpsftpd phpsftpd. It was published on July 19, 2005 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2005-2314?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2005-2314?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from phpsftpd. Update phpsftpd 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-2005-2314?

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