Description
A path traversal vulnerability in Progress Software WS_FTP Server versions prior to 2024.0.7 and 2025.0.4 on Windows could allow a delegated Host Administrator to access or modify files outside their authorized scope.
Published: 2026-10-29
Score: 9.1 Critical
EPSS: n/a
KEV: No
Impact: n/a
Action: n/a
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Remediation

Vendor Workaround

Limit delegated administrative privileges to trusted personnel. Review folder configurations and account permissions to ensure access remains within authorized boundaries. Contact Progress Software Technical Support for guidance on available mitigations.

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History

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0000

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Description A path traversal vulnerability in Progress Software WS_FTP Server versions prior to 2024.0.7 and 2025.0.4 on Windows could allow a delegated Host Administrator to access or modify files outside their authorized scope.
Title Host Administrator Path Containment Bypass in Progress WS_FTP Server
Weaknesses CWE-22
CWE-434
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 9.1, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H'}

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Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: ProgressSoftware

Published:

Updated: 2026-10-29T15:50:29.084Z

Reserved: 2026-09-14T06:09:55.847Z

Link: CVE-2026-90864

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Status : Awaiting Analysis

Published: 2026-10-29T16:20:04.453

Modified: 2026-10-29T16:24:53.840

Link: CVE-2026-90864

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Weaknesses
  • CWE-22

    Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')

  • CWE-434

    Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type