CVE-2005-0421: DelphiTurk FTP 1.0 stores usernames and passwords in the profile.dat file, which allows local users to gain pr

Routine

LOW 2.1DOWNGRADE

CVE-2005-0421 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 2.1) affecting delphiturk ftp. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

DelphiTurk FTP 1.0 stores usernames and passwords in the profile.dat file, which allows local users to gain privileges.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	2.1 (Low)
EPSS exploit chance	0.8% (top 44%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-04-27
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: delphiturk

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-04-27 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:11 UTCUpdated Record last modified

delphiturk delphiturk ftp DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy delphiturk-ftp || rpm -q delphiturk-ftp || delphiturk-ftp --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison delphiturk-ftp sudo apt install delphiturk-ftp=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo apt-mark hold delphiturk-ftp

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

dnf --showduplicates list delphiturk-ftp sudo dnf downgrade delphiturk-ftp-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo dnf versionlock add delphiturk-ftp

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: DelphiTurk FTP 1.0 - Passwords to Local Users

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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-2005-0421?

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

Is CVE-2005-0421 being exploited?

CVE-2005-0421 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-2005-0421 affect?

CVE-2005-0421 affects delphiturk ftp. Severity is low (CVSS 2.1). DelphiTurk FTP 1.0 stores usernames and passwords in the profile.dat file, which allows local users to gain privileges.

How urgent is CVE-2005-0421?

Priority 26/100. Public exploit reference

References

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