CVE-2022-27665

Name: CVE-2022-27665
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-04-03T14:15:07.327+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 33.11%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-27665 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Reflected XSS (via AngularJS sandbox escape expressions) exists in Progress Ipswitch WS_FTP Server 8.6.0. This can lead to execution of malicious code and commands on the client due to improper handling of user-provided input. EPSS estimates a 33.11% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Reflected XSS (via AngularJS sandbox escape expressions) exists in Progress Ipswitch WS_FTP Server 8.6.0. This can lead to execution of malicious code and commands on the client due to improper handling of user-provided input. By inputting malicious payloads in the subdirectory searchbar or Add folder filename boxes, it is possible to execute client-side commands. For example, there is Client-Side Template Injection via subFolderPath to the ThinClient/WtmApiService.asmx/GetFileSubTree URI.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.1/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

EPSS Probability

33.11%

98.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Progress	Ws Ftp Server	8.6.0

References

https://community.progress.com/s/article/WS-FTP-Server-Critical-Vulnerability-September-2023Third Party Advisory
https://docs.ipswitch.com/WS_FTP_Server2020/ReleaseNotes/index.htmRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/dievus/CVE-2022-27665Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://community.progress.com/s/article/WS-FTP-Server-Critical-Vulnerability-September-2023Third Party Advisory
https://docs.ipswitch.com/WS_FTP_Server2020/ReleaseNotes/index.htmRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/dievus/CVE-2022-27665Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 3, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-27665?

How severe is CVE-2022-27665?

CVE-2022-27665 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 33.11% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-27665?

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