CVE-2024-9999: progress software corporation ws_ftp server
CVSS: 6.5v3.1MediumDeferred
Published 12-11-2024Last modified 12-11-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2024-9999 is a medium (CVSS 6.5) vulnerability in progress software corporation ws_ftp server. EPSS estimates a 0.41% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 34.4% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
6.5/10
010
Medium · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.41%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 12-11-2024PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 12-11-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
In WS_FTP Server versions before 8.8.9 (2022.0.9), an Incorrect Implementation of Authentication Algorithm in the Web Transfer Module allows users to skip the second-factor verification and log in with username and password only.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionMedium 6.5Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:NSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST6.5MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
EPSS trend
Probability
0.41%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
34%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.42% on 20-09-2026
20-09-202620-10-2026
EPSS score0.41%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Progress software corporation1 product
- ws_ftp server< 8.8.9
1 vendor · 1 product
References
2 links- www.progress.com/ftp-serverProduct