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Ipswitch Ws Ftp ServerApplication · Progress

CVE-2022-36967

MEDIUM · 6.1 CVSS v3.1 Published 2022-08-02
Fix available
A fix is available. Upgrade to 8.7.3 or later.
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68/100
Remediation priority · Elevated
Remotely reachable No privileges

Official description Straight from the sourceThe vendor's or NVD's own wording, published unedited. Authoritative, but often terse — it says what broke, rarely what to do.

NVD · unedited
In Progress WS_FTP Server prior to version 8.7.3, multiple reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities exist in the administrative web interface. It is possible for a remote attacker to inject arbitrary JavaScript into a WS_FTP administrator's web session. This would allow the attacker to execute code within the context of the victim's browser.

Technical summary Written by usOur analysis, written from the advisory, the CVSS vector and the affected-version data. It adds context the advisory leaves out, and never invents facts that are not in the source.

dbcve analysis · high confidence

Reflected XSS vulnerability in Progress WS_FTP Server administrative web interface allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary JavaScript into an administrator's session by tricking the victim into visiting a crafted URL, enabling code execution within the victim's browser context.

MitigationUpgrade WS_FTP Server to version 8.7.3 or later to patch the reflected XSS vulnerabilities in the administrative web interface.

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Affected products & versions What the vendor confirmedThe version ranges the vendor confirmed as vulnerable. If your version sits inside a range here, treat yourself as exposed until you have upgraded.

NVD · CPE data
Ipswitch Ws Ftp ServerApplication
Affected:< 8.7.3

CVSS breakdown How the score is builtThe industry scoring standard. It rates how the flaw is reached, what it takes to exploit, and what an attacker gains — the score is derived from those, not the other way round.

From the vector
Attack vector
Network
Complexity
Low
Privileges
None
User interaction
Required
Scope
Changed
Confidentiality
Low
Integrity
Low
Availability
None

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

Am I affected? How to checkSteps we derive from the advisory and the affected-version data, so you can decide whether this CVE reaches your setup. They are a guide, not a scan — your own configuration is the authority.

dbcve checks

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  1. Identify if WS_FTP Server is installed
    Check for WS_FTP Server installation by looking in Windows Programs and Features, or check for the service named 'WS_FTP Server' in Services console (services.msc)
    Affected if WS_FTP Server is found installed on the system
  2. Determine installed WS_FTP Server version
    Open Windows Registry and navigate to HKLM\SOFTWARE\Ipswitch\WS_FTP Server\ or check the version property of the installed executable (typically in C:\Program Files\Ipswitch\WS_FTP Server\)
    Affected if The installed version is lower than 8.7.3
  3. Verify the administrative web interface is enabled
    Check if the WS_FTP Server web administration service is running by looking for the WS_FTP Server Administrative Service in Windows Services, or test connectivity to the admin web ports (default 8080 or 443)
    Affected if The administrative web interface service is running and accessible
  4. Confirm web interface is network-accessible
    Attempt to access the WS_FTP admin web interface from a browser using the server's hostname or IP on the configured port (such as http://hostname:8080 or https://hostname:443)
    Affected if The admin web interface responds to HTTP/HTTPS requests, indicating it is network-reachable

The environment is affected if WS_FTP Server is installed with a version lower than 8.7.3 and the administrative web interface is running and accessible.

Generated from the published advisory. Verify against your own configuration.

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dbcve · scoped
Upgrade available Upgrade to 8.7.3 or later
Fixed in 8.7.3
Interim mitigation

Upgrade WS_FTP Server to version 8.7.3 or later to patch the reflected XSS vulnerabilities in the administrative web interface.

Recommended fix High confidence

8.7.3

  1. 1. Identify current WS_FTP Server version by accessing the administrative web interface or checking the installed software.
  2. 2. If version is below 8.7.3, obtain the fixed version 8.7.3 from Progress official download channels (community.progress.com or www.progress.com).
  3. 3. Before upgrading, backup the current WS_FTP Server configuration and data.
  4. 4. Apply the version 8.7.3 upgrade following Progress standard upgrade procedures.
  5. 5. After upgrade, verify the administrative web interface is accessible and functioning normally.
  6. 6. Confirm the XSS vulnerability is remediated by reviewing release notes or verifying the fixed version is installed.

Generated from the published advisory — verify against the referenced sources before acting.

Fix this in Ipswitch Ws Ftp Server Scoped from the published advisory
  • Consultation1.0 h
  • Implementation2.0 h
  • Testing3.0 h
  • Review / QA1.0 h
7.0 hours of engineering $1,190
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