CVE-2003-0329: CesarFTP 0.99g stores user names and passwords in plaintext in the settings.ini file, which could allow local

Routine

MEDIUM 4.6DOWNGRADE

CVE-2003-0329 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.6) affecting cesarftp. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

CesarFTP 0.99g stores user names and passwords in plaintext in the settings.ini file, which could allow local users to gain privileges.

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 77%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2003-06-09
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: aclogic

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2003-06-09 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:02 UTCUpdated Record last modified

aclogic cesarftp DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.99g

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.99g

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.99g (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison cesarftp sudo apt install cesarftp=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.99g> sudo apt-mark hold cesarftp

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

dnf --showduplicates list cesarftp sudo dnf downgrade cesarftp-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.99g> sudo dnf versionlock add cesarftp

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-2003-0329?

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

Is CVE-2003-0329 being exploited?

CVE-2003-0329 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-2003-0329 affect?

CVE-2003-0329 affects cesarftp. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.6). CesarFTP 0.99g stores user names and passwords in plaintext in the settings.ini file, which could allow local users to gain privileges.

How urgent is CVE-2003-0329?

Priority 22/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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