CVE-2005-4066

CVE-2005-4066 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Christian Ghisler Total Commander with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.9. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-310.

Key facts

Description

Total Commander 6.53 uses weak encryption to store FTP usernames and passwords in WCX_FTP.INI, which allows local users to decrypt the passwords and gain access to FTP servers, as possibly demonstrated by the W32.Gudeb worm.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-4066?
Total Commander 6.53 uses weak encryption to store FTP usernames and passwords in WCX_FTP.INI, which allows local users to decrypt the passwords and gain access to FTP servers, as possibly demonstrated by the W32.Gudeb worm.
How severe is CVE-2005-4066?
CVE-2005-4066 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.9, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-4066 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (14th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-4066?
CVE-2005-4066 affects Christian Ghisler Total Commander. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-4066?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-4066 published?
CVE-2005-4066 was published on 2005-12-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

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