Cerberusftp FTP Server prior 4.0.0 access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Cerberusftp FTP Server. This affects an unknown part. Performing a manipulation results in access control. This vulnerability was named CVE-2004-2769. There is no available exploit. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Cerberusftp FTP Server (File Transfer Software). This affects some unknown processing. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-264. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality. The summary by CVE is:

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.

The weakness was presented 07/02/2010 (Website). The advisory is shared at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2004-2769. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. Required for exploitation is a authentication. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1068 for this issue.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 47588 (Cerberus FTP Server MLSD and MLST Command Hidden Files Security Bypass), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family FTP. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 118168 (Cerberus FTP Server "MLSD" and "MLST" Commands Hidden Files Security Bypass Vulnerability).

Upgrading to version 4.0.0 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (47588), SecurityFocus (BID 41285†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-26289†). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.1

VulDB Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Temp Score: 4.1
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-264
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 47588
Nessus Name: Cerberus FTP Server MLSD and MLST Command Hidden Files Security Bypass
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: FTP Server 4.0.0

Timelineinfo

06/30/2010 🔍
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07/02/2010 +1 days 🔍
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03/19/2015 +1717 days 🔍
07/05/2025 +3761 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2004-2769 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2004-2769
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-53913
SecurityFocus: 41285 - Cerberus FTP Server 'MLSD' and 'MLST' Commands Hidden Files Security Bypass Vulnerability
Secunia: 40370
Vulnerability Center: 26289 - Cerberus FTP Server before 4.0.3.0 Remote Hidden Files Access via \x27MLSD\x27 or \x27MLST\x27, Medium

Entryinfo

Created: 03/19/2015 14:37
Updated: 07/05/2025 19:52
Changes: 03/19/2015 14:37 (52), 02/28/2017 11:34 (9), 09/20/2021 08:00 (5), 09/20/2021 08:05 (1), 07/05/2025 19:52 (18)
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Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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