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CVE-2004-1885

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.

Severity
High 7.2
Published
31 Dec 2004
Last changed
16 Jun 2026
Added to UpHeron
3 Nov 2026
Exploit chance
3.5% in the next 30 daysHigher than 89% of CVEs. EPSS by FIRST, 12 Nov 2026
Attack
Needs local access · No login needed
Attacker can
Read data · Change data · Take it down
CVSS vector
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Sources
NVD

Affected software

SoftwareAffected versions
WS_FTP ServerServers and applications · cpe:a:progress:ws_ftp_server
  • Version 4.0.2

References

  • NVD https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2004-1885
  • CVE.org https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2004-1885