# CVE-2021-41637: Weak access control permissions in MELAG FTP Server 2.2.0.4 allow the "Everyone" group to read the local FTP configuration file, which inclu

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2022-06-24 · Updated: 2024-08-04

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Weak access control permissions in MELAG FTP Server 2.2.0.4 allow the "Everyone" group to read the local FTP configuration file, which includes among other information the unencrypted passwords of all FTP users.

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## References

- https://www.securesystems.de/blog/advisory-and-exploitation-the-melag-ftp-server/

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