CVE-2026-90872
Server-Side Script Injection in Manager Web UI in Progress WS_FTP Server
Description
Improper neutralization of directives in dynamically evaluated code in the Manager web console of Progress Software WS_FTP Server versions prior to 2024.0.7 and 2025.0.4 on Windows could allow an authenticated Manager administrator to execute arbitrary commands with the privileges of the WS_FTP Server IIS worker process.
INFO
Published Date :
Oct. 29, 2026, 4:20 p.m.
Last Modified :
Oct. 29, 2026, 4:24 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | f9fea0b6-671e-4eea-8fde-31911902ae05 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | MITRE-CVE |
Solution
- Update WS_FTP Server to version 2024.0.7 or later.
- Update WS_FTP Server to version 2025.0.4 or later.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-90872.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://progress.lightning.force.com/lightning/r/Knowledge__kav/ka7Pb000001vl86IAA/view |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Oct. 29, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Improper neutralization of directives in dynamically evaluated code in the Manager web console of Progress Software WS_FTP Server versions prior to 2024.0.7 and 2025.0.4 on Windows could allow an authenticated Manager administrator to execute arbitrary commands with the privileges of the WS_FTP Server IIS worker process. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L Added CWE CWE-94 Added CWE CWE-95 Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/90xxx/CVE-2026-90872.json">CVE-2026-90872</a> Added Reference https://progress.lightning.force.com/lightning/r/Knowledge__kav/ka7Pb000001vl86IAA/view