CVE-2004-2089
CVE-2004-2089 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. 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 5.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (76th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
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- Last modified:
Description
Matrix FTP Server allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) by logging in using four spaces as the username and password and then issuing a LIST command.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2004-2089?
- Matrix FTP Server allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) by logging in using four spaces as the username and password and then issuing a LIST command.
- How severe is CVE-2004-2089?
- CVE-2004-2089 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2004-2089 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- How do I fix CVE-2004-2089?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2004-2089 published?
- CVE-2004-2089 was published on 2004-02-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.