CVE-2024-7744
mediumpriority · track · 26EPSS 0.007 · 53 %ileDEEUNLUSEPSS · scored 2026-10-27
In WS_FTP Server versions before 8.8.8 (2022.0.8), an Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in the Web Transfer Module allows File Discovery, Probe System Files, User-Controlled Filename, Path Traversal. An authenticated file download flaw has been identified where a user can craft an API call that allows them to download a file from an arbitrary folder on the drive where that user host's root folder is located (by default this is C:)
cvss
Technical severity, 0–10. One row per scoring source.
base score 0–10 · higher = more severe · hover a vector to decode
ssvc
A stakeholder decision — act, attend, or track — from exploitation and impact.
weaknesses
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affected products (5)
Products and version ranges known to be affected.
- ws_ftp_serverall versionsncsc_nlNLcpe:2.3:a:progress_software_corporation:ws_ftp_server:0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
advisories (2)
Vendor and ecosystem advisories describing this.
- NCSC-2024-0354Kwetsbaarheden verholpen in Progress WS_FTP serverNL2024-08-30csaf · ncsc_nlNL
Progress heeft kwetsbaarheden verholpen in WS_FTP server.
- WID-SEC-W-2024-1948Progress Software WS_FTP: Mehrere SchwachstellenDeutsch2024-08-28csaf · cert_bundDE
Ein entfernter, authentisierter Angreifer kann mehrere Schwachstellen in Progress Software WS_FTP ausnutzen, um Sicherheitsvorkehrungen zu umgehen oder vertrauliche Informationen offenzulegen.
also known as (3)
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sources
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references (7)
External citations — patches, advisories, analysis.
- https://community.progress.com/s/article/WS-FTP-Server-Service-Pack-August-2024cnnvd
- https://cxsecurity.com/cveshow/CVE-2024-7744/cnnvd
- https://www.progress.com/ftp-servercnnvd
- https://community.progress.com/s/article/WS-FTP-Server-Service-Pack-August-2024enisa_euvd
- https://www.progress.com/ftp-serverenisa_euvd
- https://community.progress.com/s/article/WS-FTP-Server-Service-Pack-August-2024Vendor Advisorynvd
- https://www.progress.com/ftp-serverProductnvd
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