CVE-2001-0768: GuildFTPd 0.9.7 stores user names and passwords in plaintext in the default.usr file, which allows local users

Routine

MEDIUM 4.6DOWNGRADE

CVE-2001-0768 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.6) affecting guildftpd. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

GuildFTPd 0.9.7 stores user names and passwords in plaintext in the default.usr file, which allows local users to gain privileges as other FTP users by reading the file.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.6 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 74%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2001-10-18
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: steve poulsen

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2001-10-18 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 21:54 UTCUpdated Record last modified

steve poulsen guildftpd DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.9.7

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.9.7

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy guildftpd || rpm -q guildftpd || guildftpd --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.9.7 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison guildftpd sudo apt install guildftpd=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.9.7> sudo apt-mark hold guildftpd

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list guildftpd sudo dnf downgrade guildftpd-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.9.7> sudo dnf versionlock add guildftpd

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2001-0768?

guildftpd: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2001-0768 being exploited?

CVE-2001-0768 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2001-0768 affect?

CVE-2001-0768 affects guildftpd. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.6). GuildFTPd 0.9.7 stores user names and passwords in plaintext in the default.usr file, which allows local users to gain privileges as other FTP users by reading the file.

How urgent is CVE-2001-0768?

Priority 23/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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