CVE-2005-0517: PeerFTP_5 stores sensitive information such as passwords in plaintext in the PeerFTP.ini files, which allows l

Routine

LOW 2.1MITIGATE

CVE-2005-0517 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 2.1) affecting peerftp 5. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

PeerFTP_5 stores sensitive information such as passwords in plaintext in the PeerFTP.ini files, 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	0.6% (top 50%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-02-23
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: peerftp 5

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-02-23 05:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:11 UTCUpdated Record last modified

peerftp 5 peerftp 5 MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy peerftp-5 || rpm -q peerftp-5 || peerftp-5 --version

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

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: PeerFTP 5 - Local Password Disclosure

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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-2005-0517?

peerftp 5: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2005-0517 being exploited?

CVE-2005-0517 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-2005-0517 affect?

CVE-2005-0517 affects peerftp 5. Severity is low (CVSS 2.1). PeerFTP_5 stores sensitive information such as passwords in plaintext in the PeerFTP.ini files, which allows local users to gain privileges.

How urgent is CVE-2005-0517?

Priority 25/100. Public exploit reference

References

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