CVE-2022-27665

Public Exploit

Description

Reflected XSS (via AngularJS sandbox escape expressions) exists in Progress Ipswitch WS_FTP Server 8.6.0. This can lead to execution of malicious code and commands on the client due to improper handling of user-provided input. By inputting malicious payloads in the subdirectory searchbar or Add folder filename boxes, it is possible to execute client-side commands. For example, there is Client-Side Template Injection via subFolderPath to the ThinClient/WtmApiService.asmx/GetFileSubTree URI.

Category

6.1
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 1.08% Top 25%
Vendor Advisory ipswitch.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://docs.ipswitch.com/WS_FTP_Server2020/ReleaseNotes/index.htm release notes vendor advisory
https://github.com/dievus/CVE-2022-27665 third party advisory exploit
https://community.progress.com/s/article/WS-FTP-Server-Critical-Vulnerability-September-2023 third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-27665?
CVE-2022-27665 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-27665?
To fix CVE-2022-27665, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2022-27665 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2022-27665 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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