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CVE-2004-1884

First published: Tue Mar 23 2004(Updated: )

Ipswitch WS_FTP Server 4.0.2 has a backdoor XXSESS_MGRYY username with a default password, which allows remote attackers to gain access.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Progress WS FTP Server=4.01
Progress WS FTP Server=3.0_1
Ipswitch WS FTP=6.0
Ipswitch WS FTP=8.0_3
Ipswitch WS FTP=7.5
Ipswitch WS FTP=8.0_2
Ipswitch WS FTP Server=1.0.1
Ipswitch WS FTP Server=1.0.2
Ipswitch WS FTP Server=1.0.3
Ipswitch WS FTP Server=1.0.4
Ipswitch WS FTP Server=1.0.5
Ipswitch WS FTP Server=2.0
Ipswitch WS FTP Server=2.0.1
Ipswitch WS FTP Server=2.0.2
Ipswitch WS FTP Server=2.0.3
Ipswitch WS FTP Server=2.0.4
Ipswitch WS FTP Server=3.0
Ipswitch WS FTP Server=3.1
Ipswitch WS FTP Server=3.1.1
Ipswitch WS FTP Server=3.1.2
Ipswitch WS FTP Server=3.1.3
Ipswitch WS FTP Server=3.4
Ipswitch WS FTP Server=4.0
Ipswitch WS FTP Server=4.0.2
Ipswitch WS FTP Server=1.0.1
Ipswitch WS FTP Server=1.0.2
Ipswitch WS FTP Server=1.0.3
Ipswitch WS FTP Server=1.0.4
Ipswitch WS FTP Server=1.0.5
Ipswitch WS FTP Server=2.0
Ipswitch WS FTP Server=2.0.1
Ipswitch WS FTP Server=2.0.2
Ipswitch WS FTP Server=2.0.3
Ipswitch WS FTP Server=2.0.4
Ipswitch WS FTP Server=3.0
Ipswitch WS FTP Server=3.1
Ipswitch WS FTP Server=3.1.1
Ipswitch WS FTP Server=3.1.2
Ipswitch WS FTP Server=3.1.3
Ipswitch WS FTP Server=3.4
Ipswitch WS FTP Server=4.0
Ipswitch WS FTP Server=4.0.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2004-1884?

    CVE-2004-1884 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its backdoor access feature.

  • How do I fix CVE-2004-1884?

    To fix CVE-2004-1884, change the default password for the XXSESS_MGRYY username and apply the latest security patches for the Ipswitch WS_FTP Server.

  • Which versions of Ipswitch WS_FTP are affected by CVE-2004-1884?

    CVE-2004-1884 affects Ipswitch WS_FTP Server versions 4.0.2 and earlier, along with various WS_FTP Pro versions.

  • Can CVE-2004-1884 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2004-1884 can be exploited remotely by attackers to gain unauthorized access.

  • What does CVE-2004-1884 allow attackers to do?

    CVE-2004-1884 allows attackers to gain remote access to systems using default credentials.

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