CVE-2022-36967: progress ipswitch_ws_ftp_server Cross-site Scripting
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2022-36967 is a medium (CVSS 6.1) Cross-site Scripting vulnerability in progress ipswitch_ws_ftp_server. EPSS estimates a 0.81% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 56.3% of scored vulnerabilities.
Timeline
- 02-08-2022PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 03-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
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.
CVSS metrics
1 score · 1 source · 1 versionEPSS trend
Probability
0.81%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
56%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
+0.04 pp
From 0.77% on 21-09-2026
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Progress1 product
- ipswitch_ws_ftp_server< 8.7.3
1 vendor · 1 product
References
2 links- community.progress.com/s/article/WS-FTP-Server-Critical-Security-Product-Alert-Bulletin-June-2022X Refsource MISCVendor Advisory