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

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

Affected products (27)

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