CVE-2020-6857
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.97%
Last modified
CVE-2020-6857 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. CarbonFTP v1.4 uses insecure proprietary password encryption with a hard-coded weak encryption key. The key for local FTP server passwords is hard-coded in the binary.. EPSS estimates a 0.97% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
CarbonFTP v1.4 uses insecure proprietary password encryption with a hard-coded weak encryption key. The key for local FTP server passwords is hard-coded in the binary.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Taskautomation | Carbonftp | 1.4 |
References
- http://hyp3rlinx.altervista.orgExploit, Third Party Advisory
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/156015/Neowise-CarbonFTP-1.4-Insecure-Proprietary-Password-Encryption.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/157321/Neowise-CarbonFTP-1.4-Insecure-Proprietary-Password-Encryption.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Jan/29Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Jan/35Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://seclists.org/bugtraq/2020/Jan/30Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://hyp3rlinx.altervista.orgExploit, Third Party Advisory
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/156015/Neowise-CarbonFTP-1.4-Insecure-Proprietary-Password-Encryption.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/157321/Neowise-CarbonFTP-1.4-Insecure-Proprietary-Password-Encryption.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Jan/29Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Jan/35Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://seclists.org/bugtraq/2020/Jan/30Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-6857?
CarbonFTP v1.4 uses insecure proprietary password encryption with a hard-coded weak encryption key. The key for local FTP server passwords is hard-coded in the binary.
How severe is CVE-2020-6857?
CVE-2020-6857 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.97% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-6857?
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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