How severe is CVE-2024-7744?

CVE-2024-7744 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-7744 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-7744?

CVE-2024-7744 affects Progress Ws Ftp Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-7744?

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

Does CVE-2024-7744 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-7744 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-48621.

When was CVE-2024-7744 published?

CVE-2024-7744 was published on 2024-08-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-7744

CVE-2024-7744 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Progress Ws Ftp Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (48th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-48621
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Progress Ws Ftp Server
Published: 2024-08-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In WS_FTP Server versions before 8.8.8 (2022.0.8), an Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in the Web Transfer Module allows File Discovery, Probe System Files, User-Controlled Filename, Path Traversal. An authenticated file download flaw has been identified where a user can craft an API call that allows them to download a file from an arbitrary folder on the drive where that user host's root folder is located (by default this is C:)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-7744?: In WS_FTP Server versions before 8.8.8 (2022.0.8), an Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in the Web Transfer Module allows File Discovery, Probe System Files, User-Controlled Filename, Path Traversal. An authenticated file download flaw has been identified where a user can craft an API call that allows them to download a file from an arbitrary folder on the drive where that user host's root folder is located (by default this is C:)
How severe is CVE-2024-7744?: CVE-2024-7744 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-7744 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-7744?: CVE-2024-7744 affects Progress Ws Ftp Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-7744?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-7744 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-7744 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-48621.
When was CVE-2024-7744 published?: CVE-2024-7744 was published on 2024-08-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:progress:ws_ftp_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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