CVE-2005-1092: Lightspeed DeluxeFTP 6.01 stores usernames and passwords in plaintext in sites.xml, which is world-readable, w

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HIGH 7.2DOWNGRADE

CVE-2005-1092 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) affecting deluxeftp. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Lightspeed DeluxeFTP 6.01 stores usernames and passwords in plaintext in sites.xml, which is world-readable, which allows local users to gain privileges.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.2 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	0.9% (top 41%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-05-02
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: light speed technology

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-05-02 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:12 UTCUpdated Record last modified

light speed technology deluxeftp DOWNGRADE

Affected: 6.0.1 · 7.0.1_beta

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 6.0.1

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 6.0.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison deluxeftp sudo apt install deluxeftp=<VERSION_BEFORE_6.0.1> sudo apt-mark hold deluxeftp

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

dnf --showduplicates list deluxeftp sudo dnf downgrade deluxeftp-<VERSION_BEFORE_6.0.1> sudo dnf versionlock add deluxeftp

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: DeluxeFtp 6.x - 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-2005-1092?

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

Is CVE-2005-1092 being exploited?

CVE-2005-1092 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-2005-1092 affect?

CVE-2005-1092 affects deluxeftp. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). Lightspeed DeluxeFTP 6.01 stores usernames and passwords in plaintext in sites.xml, which is world-readable, which allows local users to gain privileges.

How urgent is CVE-2005-1092?

Priority 45/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

References

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