CVE-2001-1111: EFTP 2.0.7.337 stores user passwords in plaintext in the eftp2users.dat file.

Routine

MEDIUM 4.6DOWNGRADE

CVE-2001-1111 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.6) affecting eftp. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

EFTP 2.0.7.337 stores user passwords in plaintext in the eftp2users.dat 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 72%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2001-09-12
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: khamil landross and zack jones

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2001-09-12 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 21:55 UTCUpdated Record last modified

khamil landross and zack jones eftp DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.0.7.337

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.0.7.337

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.0.7.337 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison eftp sudo apt install eftp=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0.7.337> sudo apt-mark hold eftp

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

dnf --showduplicates list eftp sudo dnf downgrade eftp-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0.7.337> sudo dnf versionlock add eftp

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-2001-1111?

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

Is CVE-2001-1111 being exploited?

CVE-2001-1111 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-2001-1111 affect?

CVE-2001-1111 affects eftp. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.6). EFTP 2.0.7.337 stores user passwords in plaintext in the eftp2users.dat file.

How urgent is CVE-2001-1111?

Priority 23/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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