CVE Catalog

CVE-2004-1885

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Vulnerability in Ipswitch WS_FTP Server 4.0.2 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary programs as SYSTEM by using the SITE command to modify certain iFtpSvc options handled by iftpmgr.exe.

Risk Assessment

The risk for the organization includes complete takeover of the server by an attacker with system administrator privileges, potentially leading to data theft, malware installation, or further attacks within the internal network.

Recommendation

It is recommended to immediately upgrade the Ipswitch WS_FTP Server to the latest available version that fixes this vulnerability. If an upgrade is not possible, restrict server access to trusted users and monitor the use of the SITE command.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Ipswitch WS_FTP Server 4.0.2 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary programs as SYSTEM by using the SITE command to modify certain iFtpSvc options that are handled by iftpmgr.exe.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS