CVE-2004-0448: Format string vulnerability in the log function for jftpgw 0.13.4 and earlier allows remote authenticated user

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HIGH 10.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2004-0448 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 10.0) affecting jftpgw. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Format string vulnerability in the log function for jftpgw 0.13.4 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in certain syslog messages.

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	10.0 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	4.3% (top 9%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2004-12-06
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: jftpgw

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2004-12-06 05:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:05 UTCUpdated Record last modified

jftpgw jftpgw DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.13 · 0.13.1 · 0.13.2 · 0.13.3

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.13

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.13 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison jftpgw sudo apt install jftpgw=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.13> sudo apt-mark hold jftpgw

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

dnf --showduplicates list jftpgw sudo dnf downgrade jftpgw-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.13> sudo dnf versionlock add jftpgw

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-2004-0448?

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

Is CVE-2004-0448 being exploited?

CVE-2004-0448 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-2004-0448 affect?

CVE-2004-0448 affects jftpgw. Severity is high (CVSS 10.0). Format string vulnerability in the log function for jftpgw 0.13.4 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in certain syslog messages.

How urgent is CVE-2004-0448?

Priority 58/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited

References

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