CVE-2004-2400: WinFTP Server 1.6 stores username and password credentials in plaintext in the data\user.wfd file, which allow

Routine

LOW 2.1DOWNGRADE

CVE-2004-2400 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 2.1) affecting winftp server. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

WinFTP Server 1.6 stores username and password credentials in plaintext in the data\user.wfd file, which allows local users to gain access to the credentials.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	2.1 (Low)
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 73%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2004-12-31
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: winftp server

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2004-12-31 05:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:09 UTCUpdated Record last modified

winftp server winftp server DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.6

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.6

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.6 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison winftp-server sudo apt install winftp-server=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.6> sudo apt-mark hold winftp-server

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

dnf --showduplicates list winftp-server sudo dnf downgrade winftp-server-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.6> sudo dnf versionlock add winftp-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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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-2004-2400?

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

Is CVE-2004-2400 being exploited?

CVE-2004-2400 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-2004-2400 affect?

CVE-2004-2400 affects winftp server. Severity is low (CVSS 2.1). WinFTP Server 1.6 stores username and password credentials in plaintext in the data\user.wfd file, which allows local users to gain access to the credentials.

How urgent is CVE-2004-2400?

Priority 14/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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References

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