How severe is CVE-2024-7745?

CVE-2024-7745 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-2024-7745 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-7745?

CVE-2024-7745 affects Progress Ws Ftp Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-7745?

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

Does CVE-2024-7745 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-7745 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-48622.

When was CVE-2024-7745 published?

CVE-2024-7745 was published on 2024-08-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-7745

CVE-2024-7745 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (29th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-48622
Weakness: CWE-287
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), a Missing Critical Step in Multi-Factor Authentication of the Web Transfer Module allows users to skip the second-factor verification and log in with username and password only.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-7745?: In WS_FTP Server versions before 8.8.8 (2022.0.8), a Missing Critical Step in Multi-Factor Authentication of the Web Transfer Module allows users to skip the second-factor verification and log in with username and password only.
How severe is CVE-2024-7745?: CVE-2024-7745 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-2024-7745 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-7745?: CVE-2024-7745 affects Progress Ws Ftp Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-7745?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-7745 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-7745 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-48622.
When was CVE-2024-7745 published?: CVE-2024-7745 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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