How severe is CVE-2004-1948?

CVE-2004-1948 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2004-1948 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2004-1948?

CVE-2004-1948 primarily affects Ncftp Software Ncftp. In total, 13 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2004-1948?

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

When was CVE-2004-1948 published?

CVE-2004-1948 was published on 2004-04-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2004-1948

CVE-2004-1948 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ncftp Software Ncftp 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% (37th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Ncftp Software Ncftp
Published: 2004-04-20
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

NcFTP client 3.1.6 and 3.1.7, when the username and password are included in an FTP URL that is provided on the command line, allows local users to obtain sensitive information via "ps aux," which displays the URL in the process list.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-1948?: NcFTP client 3.1.6 and 3.1.7, when the username and password are included in an FTP URL that is provided on the command line, allows local users to obtain sensitive information via "ps aux," which displays the URL in the process list.
How severe is CVE-2004-1948?: CVE-2004-1948 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2004-1948 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-1948?: CVE-2004-1948 primarily affects Ncftp Software Ncftp. In total, 13 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1948?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2004-1948 published?: CVE-2004-1948 was published on 2004-04-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (13)

cpe:2.3:a:ncftp_software:ncftp:3.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ncftp_software:ncftp:3.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ncftp_software:ncftp:3.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ncftp_software:ncftp:3.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ncftp_software:ncftp:3.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ncftp_software:ncftp:3.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ncftp_software:ncftp:3.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ncftp_software:ncftp:3.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ncftp_software:ncftp:3.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ncftp_software:ncftp:3.1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ncftp_software:ncftp:3.1.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ncftp_software:ncftp:3.1.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ncftp_software:ncftp:3.1.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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