How severe is CVE-2008-5693?

CVE-2008-5693 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-5693 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-5693?

CVE-2008-5693 primarily affects Ipswitch Ws Ftp. In total, 22 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5693?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2008-5693 published?

CVE-2008-5693 was published on 2008-12-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-5693

CVE-2008-5693 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ipswitch Ws Ftp with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (85th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Ipswitch Ws Ftp
Published: 2008-12-19
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Ipswitch WS_FTP Server Manager 6.1.0.0 and earlier, and possibly other Ipswitch products, might allow remote attackers to read the contents of custom ASP files in WSFTPSVR/ via a request with an appended dot character.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-5693?: Ipswitch WS_FTP Server Manager 6.1.0.0 and earlier, and possibly other Ipswitch products, might allow remote attackers to read the contents of custom ASP files in WSFTPSVR/ via a request with an appended dot character.
How severe is CVE-2008-5693?: CVE-2008-5693 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-5693 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-5693?: CVE-2008-5693 primarily affects Ipswitch Ws Ftp. In total, 22 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5693?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-5693 published?: CVE-2008-5693 was published on 2008-12-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (22)

cpe:2.3:a:ipswitch:ws_ftp:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ipswitch:ws_ftp:1.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ipswitch:ws_ftp:2.01:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ipswitch:ws_ftp:2.02:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ipswitch:ws_ftp:2.03:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ipswitch:ws_ftp:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ipswitch:ws_ftp:3.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ipswitch:ws_ftp:3.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ipswitch:ws_ftp:3.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ipswitch:ws_ftp:3.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ipswitch:ws_ftp:3.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ipswitch:ws_ftp:3.14:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ipswitch:ws_ftp:4.00:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ipswitch:ws_ftp:4.01:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ipswitch:ws_ftp:4.02:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ipswitch:ws_ftp:5.00:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ipswitch:ws_ftp:5.01:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ipswitch:ws_ftp:5.02:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ipswitch:ws_ftp:5.03:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ipswitch:ws_ftp:5.04:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ipswitch:ws_ftp:5.05:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ipswitch:ws_ftp:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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