How severe is CVE-2006-4974?

CVE-2006-4974 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2006-4974 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-4974?

CVE-2006-4974 affects Ipswitch Ws Ftp Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-4974?

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-2006-4974 published?

CVE-2006-4974 was published on 2006-09-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-4974

CVE-2006-4974 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ipswitch Ws Ftp Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. 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 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (90th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Ipswitch Ws Ftp Server
Published: 2006-09-25
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in Ipswitch WS_FTP Limited Edition (LE) 5.08 allows remote FTP servers to execute arbitrary code via a long response to a PASV command.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-4974?: Buffer overflow in Ipswitch WS_FTP Limited Edition (LE) 5.08 allows remote FTP servers to execute arbitrary code via a long response to a PASV command.
How severe is CVE-2006-4974?: CVE-2006-4974 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-4974 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-4974?: CVE-2006-4974 affects Ipswitch Ws Ftp Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-4974?: 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-2006-4974 published?: CVE-2006-4974 was published on 2006-09-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ipswitch:ws_ftp_server:5.08_limited_edition:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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