CVE-2022-36968

Name: CVE-2022-36968
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-08-02T22:15:08.907+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.3/10EPSS 0.22%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-36968 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.3/10 on the CVSS scale. In Progress WS_FTP Server prior to version 8.7.3, forms within the administrative interface did not include a nonce to mitigate the risk of cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks.. EPSS estimates a 0.22% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In Progress WS_FTP Server prior to version 8.7.3, forms within the administrative interface did not include a nonce to mitigate the risk of cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.22%

12.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-352

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-2022-36968?

In Progress WS_FTP Server prior to version 8.7.3, forms within the administrative interface did not include a nonce to mitigate the risk of cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks.

How severe is CVE-2022-36968?

CVE-2022-36968 has a CVSS score of 4.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.22% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-36968?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2022-36968?

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Source: NVD / NIST