CVE-2008-4677: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2008-4677: autoload/netrw.vim (aka the Netrw Plugin) 109, 131, and other versions before 133k for Vim 7.1.266, other 7...

autoload/netrw.vim (aka the Netrw Plugin) 109, 131, and other versions before 133k for Vim 7.1.266, other 7.1 versions, and 7.2 stores credentials for an FTP session, and sends those credentials when attempting to establish subsequent FTP sessions to servers on different hosts, which allows remote FTP servers to obtain sensitive information in opportunistic circumstances by logging usernames and passwords. NOTE: the upstream vendor disputes a vector involving different ports on the same host, stating "I'm assuming that they're using the same id and password on that unchanged hostname, deliberately."

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 10:24 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This issue can cause Vim's Netrw FTP feature to disclose a user's FTP username and password to a later FTP server. Business impact is limited to environments still using affected legacy Vim/Netrw versions and FTP workflows, but exposed credentials could enable unauthorized access elsewhere. Exposure is most likely on legacy systems with affected Vim 7.1 or 7.2 Netrw plugin versions where users connect to FTP servers through Netrw and credentials are cached or reused. Treat as a targeted legacy exposure issue, not an internet-wide emergency. Prioritize if FTP credentials protect sensitive systems or if affected developer/admin workstations still exist. Mitigation focus: Update Vim or Netrw to a vendor-fixed release containing Netrw 133k or later.; Review SUSE, Mandriva, Red Hat, or local distribution advisories for exact package fixes.; Avoid using Netrw FTP workflows on affected systems until patched..

Prepared: Jun 28, 2026, 11:59 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Oct 22, 2008, 17:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=461750CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
vim-netrw-ftp-information-disclosure(44419)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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