How severe is CVE-2006-6949?

CVE-2006-6949 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2006-6949 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-6949?

CVE-2006-6949 affects Conti Ftpserver. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-6949?

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

When was CVE-2006-6949 published?

CVE-2006-6949 was published on 2007-01-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-6949

CVE-2006-6949 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Conti Ftpserver 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% (22nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Conti Ftpserver
Published: 2007-01-23
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Conti FTPServer 1.0 Build 2.8 stores user passwords in cleartext in MyServerSettings.ini, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading this file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-6949?: Conti FTPServer 1.0 Build 2.8 stores user passwords in cleartext in MyServerSettings.ini, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading this file.
How severe is CVE-2006-6949?: CVE-2006-6949 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-6949 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-6949?: CVE-2006-6949 affects Conti Ftpserver. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6949?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-6949 published?: CVE-2006-6949 was published on 2007-01-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:conti:ftpserver:1.0_build_2.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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