CVE-2010-2073

Name: CVE-2010-2073
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2010-06-16T20:30:02.577+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.81%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2010-2073 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. auth_db_config.py in Pyftpd 0.8.4 contains hard-coded usernames and passwords for the (1) test, (2) user, and (3) roxon accounts, which allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files from the FTP server.. EPSS estimates a 1.81% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

auth_db_config.py in Pyftpd 0.8.4 contains hard-coded usernames and passwords for the (1) test, (2) user, and (3) roxon accounts, which allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files from the FTP server.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability

1.81%

75.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-798

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Debian	Pyftpd	0.8.4

References

http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=585776Mailing List, Patch
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/06/13/2Mailing List
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/40839Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/59431Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=585776Mailing List, Patch
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/06/13/2Mailing List
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/40839Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/59431Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Jun 16, 2010
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2010-2073?

How severe is CVE-2010-2073?

CVE-2010-2073 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.81% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2010-2073?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST