MEDIUM
CVE-2004-1428
CWE-203Published: December 31, 2004· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
5.0
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
ArGoSoft FTP before 1.4.2.1 generates an error message if the user name does not exist instead of prompting for a password, which allows remote attackers to determine valid usernames.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2004-1428 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityP
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
argosoft1 product(s)
ftp server
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (16)
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http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=110451582011666&w=2Third Party Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/13063Broken Link
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http://securitytracker.com/id?1012744Broken Link · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://www.lovebug.org/argosoft_advisory.txtBroken Link · URL Repurposed
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http://www.osvdb.org/11335Broken Link
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/12139Broken Link · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/18721Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=110451582011666&w=2Third Party Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/13063Broken Link
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http://securitytracker.com/id?1012744Broken Link · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://www.lovebug.org/argosoft_advisory.txtBroken Link · URL Repurposed
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http://www.osvdb.org/11335Broken Link
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/12139Broken Link · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2004-1428
CVSS Score5.0 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-203
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedDec 31, 2004
Related CVEs (CWE-203)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2004-1428 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.