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CVE-2021-41638: The authentication checks of the MELAG FTP Server in version 2.2.0.4 are incomplete, which allows a remote attacker to access local files only by using a valid username.
CVE-2021-41638 · published 4 years ago
Summary
The authentication checks of the MELAG FTP Server in version 2.2.0.4 are incomplete, which allows a remote attacker to access local files only by using a valid username.
What to do
The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| melag | ftp_server |
2.2.0.4 cpe:2.3:a:melag:ftp_server:2.2.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
Original advisory text
The authentication checks of the MELAG FTP Server in version 2.2.0.4 are incomplete, which allows a remote attacker to access local files only by using a valid username.
The authentication checks of the MELAG FTP Server in version 2.2.0.4 are incomplete, which allows a remote attacker to access local files only by using a valid username.
References
- https://www.securesystems.de/blog/advisory-and-exploitation-the-melag-ftp-server... Exploit Third Party Advisory
Internet-facing
14 days
Internal
60 days
- Not known to be exploited
- Can be exploited automatically (estimated)
- Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Type
CWE-287Improper Authentication
Timeline
Published24 Jun 2022
Updated3 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2021-41638 · NVD
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