CVE-2001-1356

CVE-2001-1356 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Netwin Surgeftp with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

NetWin SurgeFTP 2.0f and earlier encrypts passwords using weak hashing, a fixed salt value and modulo 40 calculations, which allows remote attackers to conduct brute force password guessing attacks against the administrator account on port 7021.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-1356?
NetWin SurgeFTP 2.0f and earlier encrypts passwords using weak hashing, a fixed salt value and modulo 40 calculations, which allows remote attackers to conduct brute force password guessing attacks against the administrator account on port 7021.
How severe is CVE-2001-1356?
CVE-2001-1356 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2001-1356 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-1356?
CVE-2001-1356 primarily affects Netwin Surgeftp. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-1356?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2001-1356 published?
CVE-2001-1356 was published on 2001-08-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (6)

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