CVE-2004-0148: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2004-0148: wu-ftpd 2.6.2 and earlier, with the restricted-gid option enabled, allows local users to bypass access rest...

wu-ftpd 2.6.2 and earlier, with the restricted-gid option enabled, allows local users to bypass access restrictions by changing the permissions to prevent access to their home directory, which causes wu-ftpd to use the root directory instead.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 8, 2024, 00:10 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2004-0148 affects legacy wu-ftpd servers. When the restricted-gid option is enabled, a local user may bypass intended FTP access restrictions by making their home directory inaccessible, causing wu-ftpd to fall back to the root directory. Exposure is most plausible on old Unix or Linux systems still running wu-ftpd 2.6.2 or earlier and using restricted-gid. Debian, Red Hat, Sun, and HP references suggest historical enterprise distribution exposure. Prioritize remediation if legacy wu-ftpd is still used for business file transfer. For most modern environments this is a legacy hygiene issue, but affected systems can expose restricted areas to local users. Mitigation focus: Identify and retire or replace legacy wu-ftpd deployments.; Follow vendor advisories for affected distribution packages.; Upgrade affected wu-ftpd packages where vendor fixes are available..

Prepared: Jun 30, 2026, 02:43 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Sep 1, 2004, 04:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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wuftpd-restrictedgid-gain-access(15423)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
oval:org.mitre.oval:def:1637CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
oval:org.mitre.oval:def:1147CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
oval:org.mitre.oval:def:648CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
oval:org.mitre.oval:def:1636CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature

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