# CVE-2004-2769: Cerberus FTP Server before 4.0.3.0 allows remote authenticated users to list hidden files, even when the "Display hidden files" option is en

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2010-07-02 · Updated: 2024-09-17

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Cerberus FTP Server before 4.0.3.0 allows remote authenticated users to list hidden files, even when the "Display hidden files" option is enabled, via the (1) MLSD or (2) MLST commands.

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## References

- http://secunia.com/advisories/40370
- http://www.cerberusftp.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=644
- http://www.cerberusftp.com/releasenotes.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/41285

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