CVE-2005-4066: Total Commander 6.53 uses weak encryption to store FTP usernames and passwords in WCX_FTP.INI, which allows...

Security readout for executives and security teams

Total Commander 6.53 stored saved FTP usernames and passwords with weak encryption in WCX_FTP.INI. Someone with local access to the affected machine could recover those credentials and use them against FTP servers. The main business risk is credential theft leading to unauthorized access to hosted files or operational systems reached through FTP. Exposure is most likely on workstations or jump hosts where Total Commander 6.53 saved FTP connection credentials. Systems without Total Commander FTP profiles are unlikely to be exposed. The sources do not define broader affected versions or platforms. Treat this as a credential-protection issue, not a remote takeover bug. Prioritize if FTP credentials provide access to production websites, customer data, backups, or shared operational systems. Lower urgency if Total Commander is not used or no FTP passwords were saved. Mitigation focus: Identify endpoints using Total Commander 6.53 with saved FTP profiles.; Remove saved FTP credentials from affected profiles where possible.; Rotate FTP passwords that may have been stored in WCX_FTP.INI..

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Jun 29, 2026, 16:03 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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