CVE-2006-6949: Conti FTPServer 1.0 Build 2.8 stores user passwords in cleartext in MyServerSettings.ini, which allows local u

Routine

MEDIUM 4.6DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-6949 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.6) affecting ftpserver. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Conti FTPServer 1.0 Build 2.8 stores user passwords in cleartext in MyServerSettings.ini, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading this file.

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 75%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2007-01-23
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: conti

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2007-01-23 02:28 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:34 UTCUpdated Record last modified

conti ftpserver DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0_build_2.8

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0_build_2.8

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0_build_2.8 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison ftpserver sudo apt install ftpserver=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0_build_2.8> sudo apt-mark hold ftpserver

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

dnf --showduplicates list ftpserver sudo dnf downgrade ftpserver-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0_build_2.8> sudo dnf versionlock add ftpserver

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-2006-6949?

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

Is CVE-2006-6949 being exploited?

CVE-2006-6949 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-2006-6949 affect?

CVE-2006-6949 affects ftpserver. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.6). Conti FTPServer 1.0 Build 2.8 stores user passwords in cleartext in MyServerSettings.ini, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading this file.

How urgent is CVE-2006-6949?

Priority 22/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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