CVE-2005-3036: File Transfer Anywhere 3.01 stores sensitive password information in plaintext in the PASS value in the "File

Routine

MEDIUM 4.6DOWNGRADE

CVE-2005-3036 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.6) affecting file transfer anywhere. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

File Transfer Anywhere 3.01 stores sensitive password information in plaintext in the PASS value in the "File Transfer Anywhere" registry key, which allows local users to gain privileges.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.6 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 76%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-09-22
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: ttxn

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-09-22 10:03 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:16 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ttxn file transfer anywhere DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.01

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.01

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy file-transfer-anywhere || rpm -q file-transfer-anywhere || file-transfer-anywhere --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.01 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison file-transfer-anywhere sudo apt install file-transfer-anywhere=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.01> sudo apt-mark hold file-transfer-anywhere

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

dnf --showduplicates list file-transfer-anywhere sudo dnf downgrade file-transfer-anywhere-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.01> sudo dnf versionlock add file-transfer-anywhere

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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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2005-3036?

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

Is CVE-2005-3036 being exploited?

CVE-2005-3036 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-2005-3036 affect?

CVE-2005-3036 affects file transfer anywhere. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.6). File Transfer Anywhere 3.01 stores sensitive password information in plaintext in the PASS value in the "File Transfer Anywhere" registry key, which allows local users to gain privileges.

How urgent is CVE-2005-3036?

Priority 22/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

References

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