How severe is CVE-2022-36967?

CVE-2022-36967 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-36967 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-36967?

CVE-2022-36967 affects Progress Ipswitch Ws Ftp Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-36967?

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

When was CVE-2022-36967 published?

CVE-2022-36967 was published on 2022-08-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-36967

CVE-2022-36967 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Progress Ipswitch Ws Ftp Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (45th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Progress Ipswitch Ws Ftp Server
Published: 2022-08-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In Progress WS_FTP Server prior to version 8.7.3, multiple reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities exist in the administrative web interface. It is possible for a remote attacker to inject arbitrary JavaScript into a WS_FTP administrator's web session. This would allow the attacker to execute code within the context of the victim's browser.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-36967?: In Progress WS_FTP Server prior to version 8.7.3, multiple reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities exist in the administrative web interface. It is possible for a remote attacker to inject arbitrary JavaScript into a WS_FTP administrator's web session. This would allow the attacker to execute code within the context of the victim's browser.
How severe is CVE-2022-36967?: CVE-2022-36967 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-36967 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-36967?: CVE-2022-36967 affects Progress Ipswitch Ws Ftp Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-36967?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-36967 published?: CVE-2022-36967 was published on 2022-08-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:progress:ipswitch_ws_ftp_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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