How severe is CVE-2008-0604?

CVE-2008-0604 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-0604 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-0604?

CVE-2008-0604 affects Xlight Ftp Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-0604?

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

When was CVE-2008-0604 published?

CVE-2008-0604 was published on 2008-02-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-0604

CVE-2008-0604 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Xlight Ftp Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. 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-255.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (67th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-255
Affected product: Xlight Ftp Server
Published: 2008-02-06
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The LDAP authentication feature in XLight FTP Server before 2.83, when used with some unspecified LDAP servers, does not check for blank passwords, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-0604?: The LDAP authentication feature in XLight FTP Server before 2.83, when used with some unspecified LDAP servers, does not check for blank passwords, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions.
How severe is CVE-2008-0604?: CVE-2008-0604 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-0604 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-0604?: CVE-2008-0604 affects Xlight Ftp Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0604?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-0604 published?: CVE-2008-0604 was published on 2008-02-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:xlight_ftp_server:xlight_ftp_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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