CVE Catalog

CVE-2001-0644

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Maxum Rumpus FTP Server versions 1.3.3 and 2.0.3 dev 3 store passwords in plaintext in the 'Rumpus User Database' file in the prefs folder, which could allow attackers to gain privileges on the server.

Risk Assessment

Storing passwords in plaintext poses a serious security risk to the server, as attackers can easily gain access to user accounts.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the FTP server to the latest version and implement password encryption mechanisms in the user database.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Maxum Rumpus FTP Server 1.3.3 and 2.0.3 dev 3 stores passwords in plaintext in the "Rumpus User Database" file in the prefs folder, which could allow attackers to gain privileges on the server.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS