Vulnerability · Published Nov 12, 2024 · Assigned by ProgressSoftware

CVE-2024-9999Multi-Factor Authentication Bypass in Progress WS_FTP Server

Medium 6.5

In plain English

A medium-severity security flaw in WS_FTP Server from Progress Software Corporation. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 0.4% (higher than 36% of all known vulnerabilities).

Severity (CVSS 3.1)6.5Medium
Exploit odds (30 days)0.4%top 64.0% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: none
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known

Official 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.

Affected products (as reported)

VendorProductVersions
Progress Software Corporation WS_FTP Server 0 – before 8.8.9

Weakness: CWE-303 · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

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