CVE-2023-24029: In Progress WS_FTP Server before 8.8, it is possible for a host administrator to elevate their privileges via

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-24029?

ws ftp server: upgrade to 8.8. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2023-24029 being exploited?

CVE-2023-24029 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2023-24029 affect?

CVE-2023-24029 affects ws ftp server. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). In Progress WS_FTP Server before 8.8, it is possible for a host administrator to elevate their privileges via the administrative interface due to insufficient authorization controls applied on user modification workflows.

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HIGH 7.2UPGRADE

CVE-2023-24029 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) affecting ws ftp server. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

In Progress WS_FTP Server before 8.8, it is possible for a host administrator to elevate their privileges via the administrative interface due to insufficient authorization controls applied on user modification workflows.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.2 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.9% (top 41%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-863
Published	2023-02-03
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: progress

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-02-03 21:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:38 UTCUpdated Record last modified

progress ws ftp server UPGRADE

Affected: < 8.8

Fixed in: 8.8

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy ws-ftp-server || rpm -q ws-ftp-server || ws-ftp-server --version

2. UPGRADE to 8.8 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade ws-ftp-server

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade ws-ftp-server

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2023-24029?

ws ftp server: upgrade to 8.8. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-24029 being exploited?

CVE-2023-24029 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2023-24029 affect?

CVE-2023-24029 affects ws ftp server. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). In Progress WS_FTP Server before 8.8, it is possible for a host administrator to elevate their privileges via the administrative interface due to insufficient authorization controls applied on user modification workflows.

How urgent is CVE-2023-24029?

Priority 40/100. High severity

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