CVE-2019-12144

Name: CVE-2019-12144
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-06-11T21:29:01.1+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.94%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-12144 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An issue was discovered in SSHServerAPI.dll in Progress ipswitch WS_FTP Server 2018 before 8.6.1. Attackers have the ability to abuse a path traversal vulnerability using the SCP protocol. EPSS estimates a 2.94% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue was discovered in SSHServerAPI.dll in Progress ipswitch WS_FTP Server 2018 before 8.6.1. Attackers have the ability to abuse a path traversal vulnerability using the SCP protocol. Attackers who leverage this flaw could also obtain remote code execution by crafting a payload that abuses the SITE command feature.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.94%

85.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ipswitch	Ws Ftp Server	< 8.6.1

References

https://docs.ipswitch.com/WS_FTP_Server2018/ReleaseNotes/index.htm#49242.htmRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://docs.ipswitch.com/WS_FTP_Server2018/ReleaseNotes/index.htm#49242.htmRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 11, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-12144?

How severe is CVE-2019-12144?

Severity scoring for CVE-2019-12144 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.94% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-12144?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST