CVE-2009-4775: ipswitch ws_ftp
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2009-4775 is a medium (CVSS 4.3) vulnerability in ipswitch ws_ftp. EPSS estimates a 5.61% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 92.8% of scored vulnerabilities. 3 public exploits are recorded.
Timeline
- 21-04-2010PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 07-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Format string vulnerability in Ipswitch WS_FTP Professional 12 before 12.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via format string specifiers in the status code portion of an HTTP response.
CVSS metrics
1 score · 1 source · 1 versionEPSS trend
Probability
5.61%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
93%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 5.61% on 20-09-2026
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
3 foundExploit Reference (packetstormsecurity.org)
Maturity: unknown
Exploit Reference (securityfocus.com)
Maturity: unknown
Ipswitch WS_FTP 12 Professional - Remote Format String (PoC)
Maturity: poc
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Ipswitch1 product
- ws_ftp12.0 | 12.0.1
1 vendor · 1 product
References
5 links- docs.ipswitch.com/WS_FTP%20122/…X Refsource CONFIRM