CVE-2024-7745

Name: CVE-2024-7745
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-08-28T17:15:11.593+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.1/10EPSS 0.36%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-7745 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.1/10 on the CVSS scale. In WS_FTP Server versions before 8.8.8 (2022.0.8), a Missing Critical Step in Multi-Factor Authentication of the Web Transfer Module allows users to skip the second-factor verification and log in with username and password only.. EPSS estimates a 0.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In WS_FTP Server versions before 8.8.8 (2022.0.8), a Missing Critical Step in Multi-Factor Authentication of the Web Transfer Module allows users to skip the second-factor verification and log in with username and password only.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.36%

28.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Progress	Ws Ftp Server	< 8.8.8

References

https://community.progress.com/s/article/WS-FTP-Server-Service-Pack-August-2024Vendor Advisory
https://www.progress.com/ftp-serverProduct

Timeline

Published: Aug 28, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-7745?

How severe is CVE-2024-7745?

CVE-2024-7745 has a CVSS score of 8.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.36% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-7745?

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