CVE-2004-1428

Name: CVE-2004-1428
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2004-12-31T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.84%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2004-1428 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. ArGoSoft FTP before 1.4.2.1 generates an error message if the user name does not exist instead of prompting for a password, which allows remote attackers to determine valid usernames.. EPSS estimates a 2.84% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

ArGoSoft FTP before 1.4.2.1 generates an error message if the user name does not exist instead of prompting for a password, which allows remote attackers to determine valid usernames.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.84%

84.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-203

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Argosoft	Ftp Server	< 1.4.2.1

References

http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=110451582011666&w=2Third Party Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/13063Broken Link
http://securitytracker.com/id?1012744Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.argosoft.com/ftpserver/changelist.aspxBroken Link
http://www.lovebug.org/argosoft_advisory.txtBroken Link, URL Repurposed
http://www.osvdb.org/11335Broken Link
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/12139Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/18721Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=110451582011666&w=2Third Party Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/13063Broken Link
http://securitytracker.com/id?1012744Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.argosoft.com/ftpserver/changelist.aspxBroken Link
http://www.lovebug.org/argosoft_advisory.txtBroken Link, URL Repurposed
http://www.osvdb.org/11335Broken Link
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/12139Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/18721Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Dec 31, 2004
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2004-1428?

ArGoSoft FTP before 1.4.2.1 generates an error message if the user name does not exist instead of prompting for a password, which allows remote attackers to determine valid usernames.

How severe is CVE-2004-1428?

Severity scoring for CVE-2004-1428 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.84% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2004-1428?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2004-1428?

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Source: NVD / NIST