CVE-2005-0690: Gene6 FTP Server does not properly restrict access to the control console, which allows local users to modi...

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This is a local privilege-escalation issue in Gene6 FTP Server. A person who already has local access to the server could alter FTP server configuration through insufficiently restricted console access and potentially gain higher privileges. The bundle does not provide affected versions, CVSS, or patch status. Exposure is limited to systems running Gene6 FTP Server where untrusted or lower-privileged users have local access to the host or console context. The bundle does not identify affected versions. Treat this as a targeted legacy-server risk. It is not documented as internet-exploitable here, but it can turn local access into administrative control of FTP service behavior. Mitigation focus: Inventory any Gene6 FTP Server deployments and confirm installed versions.; Check vendor or archived advisory guidance for fixed versions or supported mitigations.; Restrict local logon and console access to trusted administrators only..

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Jun 29, 2026, 23:41 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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