Progress patches five high-severity flaws in WS_FTP Server
The recommended build is 2025.0.5, also called 10.0.5; the notice reports no active exploitation.
Improper access control in WS_FTP Server Thin Client Web Transfer
Progress Software WS_FTP Server on Windows has improper access restrictions in the Thin Client Web Transfer component. An authenticated FTP user can reach it over the network without user interaction and read files outside their intended scope. Versions prior to 2025.0.5 are affected.
What to do: Upgrade WS_FTP Server to 2025.0.5.
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Progress Software WS_FTP Server | prior to 2025.0.5 on Windows | 2025.0.5 |
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Improper access restrictions in the Thin Client Web Transfer component of Progress Software WS_FTP Server versions prior to 2025.0.5 on Windows could allow an authenticated FTP user to access files outside their intended scope.
The recommended build is 2025.0.5, also called 10.0.5; the notice reports no active exploitation.
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