CVE-2021-41638 json
The authentication checks of the MELAG FTP Server in version 2.2.0.4 are incomplete, which allows a remote attacker to access local files o…
published 2022-06-24 4 y ago modified 2026-06-17 4 mo ago also EUVD-2021-28651
- cvss
- 7.5
- version 3.1, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 1.7%
- EPSS 1.7% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 77%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
The authentication checks of the MELAG FTP Server in version 2.2.0.4 are incomplete, which allows a remote attacker to access local files only by using a valid username.
Exploit prediction
1.75% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 77% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
Exploits and checks
- securesystems.de https://www.securesystems.de/blog/advisory-and-exploitation-the-melag-ftp-server/ referenced PoC, tagged "exploit" by a source, unverified
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 3.1 | 7.5 | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N |
| NVD | 2.0 | 5.0 | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N |
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-287 Improper Authentication
References
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securesystems.de
/blog/advisory-and-exploitation-the-melag-ftp-server/
exploit, third-party-advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2021-41638
- NVD CVE-2021-41638
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