CVE-2022-36967

Name: CVE-2022-36967
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-08-02T22:15:08.853+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.61%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-36967 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. In Progress WS_FTP Server prior to version 8.7.3, multiple reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities exist in the administrative web interface. It is possible for a remote attacker to inject arbitrary JavaScript into a WS_FTP administrator's web session. EPSS estimates a 0.61% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In Progress WS_FTP Server prior to version 8.7.3, multiple reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities exist in the administrative web interface. It is possible for a remote attacker to inject arbitrary JavaScript into a WS_FTP administrator's web session. This would allow the attacker to execute code within the context of the victim's browser.

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

0.61%

44.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Progress	Ipswitch Ws Ftp Server	< 8.7.3

References

https://community.progress.com/s/article/WS-FTP-Server-Critical-Security-Product-Alert-Bulletin-June-2022Vendor Advisory
https://www.progress.com/ws_ftpProduct, Vendor Advisory
https://community.progress.com/s/article/WS-FTP-Server-Critical-Security-Product-Alert-Bulletin-June-2022Vendor Advisory
https://www.progress.com/ws_ftpProduct, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 2, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-36967?

How severe is CVE-2022-36967?

CVE-2022-36967 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.61% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-36967?

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