CVE-2002-1943: SafeTP 1.46, when network address translation (NAT) is being used, leaks the internal IP address of the FTP se

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MEDIUM 5.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2002-1943 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting safetp server. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SafeTP 1.46, when network address translation (NAT) is being used, leaks the internal IP address of the FTP server in a response to a passive mode (PASV) file transfer request.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	2.7% (top 14%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2002-12-31
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: safetp

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2002-12-31 05:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:00 UTCUpdated Record last modified

safetp safetp server DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.46

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.46

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy safetp-server || rpm -q safetp-server || safetp-server --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.46 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison safetp-server sudo apt install safetp-server=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.46> sudo apt-mark hold safetp-server

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

dnf --showduplicates list safetp-server sudo dnf downgrade safetp-server-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.46> sudo dnf versionlock add safetp-server

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.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: SafeTP 1.46 - Passive Mode Internal IP Address Revealing

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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-2002-1943?

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

Is CVE-2002-1943 being exploited?

CVE-2002-1943 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-2002-1943 affect?

CVE-2002-1943 affects safetp server. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). SafeTP 1.46, when network address translation (NAT) is being used, leaks the internal IP address of the FTP server in a response to a passive mode (PASV) file transfer request.

How urgent is CVE-2002-1943?

Priority 44/100. Public exploit reference

References

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