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Vulnerability record · CVE-2008-0604 · published 6 February 2008

CVE-2008-0604: Xlight ftp server vulnerability

XXlight Ftp Server · Xlight Ftp Server

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.

6.8 CVSS 2.0 Medium EPSS 1.3% · top 30.9% CWE-255 · CWE-255
6.8CVSS 2.0 base score
1.3%EPSS exploitation probability, 30 days
NoNot in CISA KEV
1Affected product versions listed by NVD
6References
16 Jun 2026Last modified by NVD

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.

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Affected products

1 vulnerable configurations from NVD's CPE data, grouped by vendor and product.

References

LinkTags
http://secunia.com/advisories/28755 Patch
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/27602 Patch
http://www.xlightftpd.com/whatsnew.htm
http://secunia.com/advisories/28755 Patch
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/27602 Patch
http://www.xlightftpd.com/whatsnew.htm

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Source: NIST National Vulnerability Database (record CVE-2008-0604), CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS (scores of 2026-09-26). This page is refreshed as NVD updates the record.