Vulnerability 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.
CVSS Score
5.5
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Taskautomation | Carbonftp | 1.4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://hyp3rlinx.altervista.orgExploitThird Party Advisory
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/156015/Neowise-CarbonFTP-1.4-Insecure-ProprExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/157321/Neowise-CarbonFTP-1.4-Insecure-ProprExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Jan/29ExploitMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Jan/35ExploitMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://seclists.org/bugtraq/2020/Jan/30ExploitMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://hyp3rlinx.altervista.orgExploitThird Party Advisory
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/156015/Neowise-CarbonFTP-1.4-Insecure-ProprExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/157321/Neowise-CarbonFTP-1.4-Insecure-ProprExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Jan/29ExploitMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Jan/35ExploitMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://seclists.org/bugtraq/2020/Jan/30ExploitMailing ListThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2020-6857?
CVE-2020-6857 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). 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 been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2020-6857?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Taskautomation Carbonftp.