How severe is CVE-2001-0768?

CVE-2001-0768 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2001-0768 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2001-0768?

CVE-2001-0768 affects Steve Poulsen Guildftpd. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2001-0768?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2001-0768 published?

CVE-2001-0768 was published on 2001-10-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2001-0768

CVE-2001-0768 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Steve Poulsen Guildftpd with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (25th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Steve Poulsen Guildftpd
Published: 2001-10-18
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

GuildFTPd 0.9.7 stores user names and passwords in plaintext in the default.usr file, which allows local users to gain privileges as other FTP users by reading the file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-0768?: GuildFTPd 0.9.7 stores user names and passwords in plaintext in the default.usr file, which allows local users to gain privileges as other FTP users by reading the file.
How severe is CVE-2001-0768?: CVE-2001-0768 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2001-0768 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-0768?: CVE-2001-0768 affects Steve Poulsen Guildftpd. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0768?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2001-0768 published?: CVE-2001-0768 was published on 2001-10-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:steve_poulsen:guildftpd:0.9.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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