CVE-2004-1429 describes a brute-force vulnerability in ArGoSoft FTP Server versions 1.4.2.4 and earlier, stemming from its failure to limit failed login attempts. This flaw allows remote attackers to guess passwords with ease. With a CVSS score of 7.5, this vulnerability is considered highly severe due to its network-based attack vector, low attack complexity, and potential for partial compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While there is no evidence of active exploitation or public exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), the vulnerability has garnered significant community discussion with 10 mentions, indicating continued awareness despite its age.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 1.4.2.4CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:argosoft:ftp_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.4.1.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:argosoft:ftp_server:1.4.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.4.1.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:argosoft:ftp_server:1.4.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.4.1.3CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:argosoft:ftp_server:1.4.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.4.1.4CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:argosoft:ftp_server:1.4.1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
The average CVE in this peer group has 0.0 Twitter, 0.0 Reddit, 0.1 Bluesky, 0.1 Mastodon, and 0.4 GitHub mentions.
No media coverage found for this CVE.
The average CVE in this peer group has 0.1 InfoSec Media, 0.0 Vendor Blog, and 0.0 Security Researcher mentions.
Remediation records are not available for this CVE.