CVE-2004-0342: WFTPD Pro Server 3.21 Release 1, with the XeroxDocutech option enabled, allows local users to cause a denial o

Routine

MEDIUM 5.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2004-0342 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.5) affecting wftpd pro server. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

WFTPD Pro Server 3.21 Release 1, with the XeroxDocutech option enabled, allows local users to cause a denial of service (crash) via a (1) MKD or (2) XMKD command that causes an absolute path of 260 characters to be used, which overwrites a cookie with a null character, possibly due to an off-by-one error.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 61%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-193
Published	2004-11-23
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: wftpd pro server project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2004-11-23 05:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:05 UTCUpdated Record last modified

wftpd pro server project wftpd pro server DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.21 r1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.21

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy wftpd-pro-server || rpm -q wftpd-pro-server || wftpd-pro-server --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.21 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison wftpd-pro-server sudo apt install wftpd-pro-server=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.21> sudo apt-mark hold wftpd-pro-server

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

dnf --showduplicates list wftpd-pro-server sudo dnf downgrade wftpd-pro-server-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.21> sudo dnf versionlock add wftpd-pro-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.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2004-0342?

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

Is CVE-2004-0342 being exploited?

CVE-2004-0342 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-2004-0342 affect?

CVE-2004-0342 affects wftpd pro server. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.5). WFTPD Pro Server 3.21 Release 1, with the XeroxDocutech option enabled, allows local users to cause a denial of service (crash) via a (1) MKD or (2) XMKD command that causes an absolute path of 260 characters to be used, which overwrites a

How urgent is CVE-2004-0342?

Priority 34/100. Public exploit reference

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