CVE-2006-4847
CVE-2006-4847 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ipswitch Ws Ftp Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 85% places it in the 100th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 85% (100th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Ipswitch Ws Ftp Server
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Multiple buffer overflows in Ipswitch WS_FTP Server 5.05 before Hotfix 1 allow remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via long (1) XCRC, (2) XSHA1, or (3) XMD5 commands.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2006-4847?
- Multiple buffer overflows in Ipswitch WS_FTP Server 5.05 before Hotfix 1 allow remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via long (1) XCRC, (2) XSHA1, or (3) XMD5 commands.
- How severe is CVE-2006-4847?
- CVE-2006-4847 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2006-4847 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 85% (100th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2006-4847?
- CVE-2006-4847 primarily affects Ipswitch Ws Ftp Server. In total, 27 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2006-4847?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2006-4847 published?
- CVE-2006-4847 was published on 2006-09-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://ipswitch.com/support/ws_ftp-server/releases/wr505hf1.asp
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21932
- http://www.osvdb.org/28939
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/20076
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/3655
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/28983
Affected products (27)
- cpe:2.3:a:ipswitch:ws_ftp_server:1.0.1eval:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ipswitch:ws_ftp_server:1.0.2eval:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ipswitch:ws_ftp_server:3.0_1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ipswitch:ws_ftp_server:4.01:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ipswitch:ws_ftp_server:5.02:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ipswitch:ws_ftp_server:5.03:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:progress:ws_ftp_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:progress:ws_ftp_server:1.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:progress:ws_ftp_server:1.0.1.e:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:progress:ws_ftp_server:1.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:progress:ws_ftp_server:1.0.2.e:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:progress:ws_ftp_server:1.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:progress:ws_ftp_server:1.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:progress:ws_ftp_server:1.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:progress:ws_ftp_server:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:progress:ws_ftp_server:2.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:progress:ws_ftp_server:2.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:progress:ws_ftp_server:2.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:progress:ws_ftp_server:2.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:progress:ws_ftp_server:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:progress:ws_ftp_server:3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:progress:ws_ftp_server:3.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:progress:ws_ftp_server:3.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:progress:ws_ftp_server:3.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:progress:ws_ftp_server:3.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:progress:ws_ftp_server:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:progress:ws_ftp_server:4.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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