Vulnerability · Published Oct 29, 2026 · Assigned by ProgressSoftware
CVE-2026-84296SSH Multi-Factor Authentication Bypass in Progress WS_FTP Server
Medium 6.8
In plain English
A medium-severity improper authentication in WS_FTP Server from Progress Software. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 0.3% (higher than 27% of all known vulnerabilities).
Severity (CVSS 3.1)6.8Medium
Exploit odds (30 days)0.3%top 72.6% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: none
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known
Official description
Multi-Factor Authentication Bypass vulnerability in SSH component in Progress Software WS_FTP Server versions prior to 2024.0.6, and 2025.0.3 on Windows allows authenticated users to bypass MFA requirements through improper association of authentication factors between accounts.
Affected products (as reported)
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Progress Software | WS_FTP Server | 0 – before 2024.0.60 – before 2025.0.3 |
Weakness: CWE-303, CWE-287 · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N