UNKNOWN CVSS 7.5
Published: 1999-12-23

CVE-2000-0038

glftpd glftpd Security Advisory (CVE-2000-0038)
↗ Official NIST NVD Record
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2000-0038 impacting glftpd glftpd. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 7.5 (UNKNOWN).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
glFtpD includes a default glftpd user account with a default password and a UID of 0.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product glftpd / glftpd
Affected Versions *
Weakness Enumeration NVD-CWE-Other

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2000-0038 impacting glftpd glftpd.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2000-0038.yaml
id: cve-2000-0038

info:
  name: glftpd glftpd - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: unknown
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2000-0038 affecting glftpd glftpd.
    Evaluation: glFtpD includes a default glftpd user account with a default password and a UID of 0....
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2000-0038
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
    cvss-score: 7.5
    cve-id: CVE-2000-0038
    cwe-id: NVD-CWE-Other
  tags: cve,cve-2000-0038,glftpd,glftpd,unknown

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "glftpd"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2000-0038.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2000-0038
# Target: glftpd glftpd | CVSS: 7.5 (UNKNOWN)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2000-0038 (glftpd glftpd)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against glftpd glftpd scope (*).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2000-0038.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2000-0038
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install glftpd 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade glftpd 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update glftpd

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i glftpd 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i glftpd

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2000-0038 in glftpd glftpd?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update glftpd glftpd packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2000-0038?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2000-0038?

CVE-2000-0038 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 7.5 (UNKNOWN). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
7.5
UNKNOWN SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2000-0038
Weakness NVD-CWE-Other
Vendor glftpd
Product glftpd
Published 1999-12-23
Vector AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P