CVE-2004-1428 affects ArGoSoft FTP Server versions prior to 1.4.2.1, allowing remote attackers to enumerate valid usernames. The vulnerability stems from the server's differing error messages for non-existent versus existing usernames, enabling an attacker to distinguish between them. With a CVSS score of 5.0, this low-complexity attack requires no authentication and can lead to information disclosure (username enumeration). While there is no known active exploitation, public exploit code, or KEV listing, the vulnerability has garnered significant community discussion, indicating awareness among security researchers.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
< 1.4.2.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:argosoft:ftp_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
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