CVE-2001-1142

ArGoSoft FTP Server <1.2.2.2 - Privilege Escalation

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2001-1142. PoCs published by byterage.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit decrypts passwords stored in ArGoSoft FTP Server 1.2.2.2 by reversing a weak encryption scheme. It processes either a single encrypted password or a password file to reveal plaintext credentials.

Description

ArGoSoft FTP Server 1.2.2.2 uses weak encryption for user passwords, which allows an attacker with access to the password file to gain privileges.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by byterage · cremotewindows
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/21009

This exploit decrypts passwords stored in ArGoSoft FTP Server 1.2.2.2 by reversing a weak encryption scheme. It processes either a single encrypted password or a password file to reveal plaintext credentials.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Info Leak
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: ArGoSoft FTP Server 1.2.2.2
Auth required
Prerequisites: Authenticated access to the FTP server · Access to the encrypted password or password file
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (3)

Core 3
Core References
Vendor Advisory vdb-entry x_refsource_xf
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/6848.php
Vendor Advisory mailing-list x_refsource_bugtraq
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/196968
Exploit, Vendor Advisory vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3029

Scores

EPSS 0.0197
EPSS Percentile 77.8%

Details

Status published
Products (1)
argosoft/ftp_server 1.2.2.2
Published Jul 12, 2001
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026