How severe is CVE-2004-1885?

CVE-2004-1885 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2004-1885 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2004-1885?

CVE-2004-1885 affects Progress Ws Ftp Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2004-1885?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2004-1885 published?

CVE-2004-1885 was published on 2004-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2004-1885

CVE-2004-1885 is a high-severity vulnerability in Progress Ws Ftp Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (88th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Progress Ws Ftp Server
Published: 2004-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is 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.
How severe is CVE-2004-1885?: CVE-2004-1885 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2004-1885 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-1885?: CVE-2004-1885 affects Progress Ws Ftp Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1885?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2004-1885 published?: CVE-2004-1885 was published on 2004-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:progress:ws_ftp_server:4.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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