PatchTheCVECVE-2026-90861: Progress Software WS_FTP Server versions prior to 2024.0.7 and 2025.0.4 on Windows may expose a user's passwor
CVE-2026-90861 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.6) affecting affected software. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Progress Software WS_FTP Server versions prior to 2024.0.7 and 2025.0.4 on Windows may expose a user's password in clear text to another administrator, who could use it to gain broader administrative access to the server.
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.
Last updated 2026-10-29 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Advisories and coverage
Research and news
- VulDB Recent Entries: CVE-2026-90861 | Progress WS_FTP Server up to 2024.0.6/2025.0.3 access control 2026-10-29
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-2026-90861?
No fixed release is listed yet. Watch the vendor advisory and apply any mitigation shown on this page.
Is CVE-2026-90861 being exploited?
CVE-2026-90861 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-2026-90861 affect?
CVE-2026-90861 affects affected software. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.6). Progress Software WS_FTP Server versions prior to 2024.0.7 and 2025.0.4 on Windows may expose a user's password in clear text to another administrator, who could use it to gain broader administrative access to the server.
How urgent is CVE-2026-90861?
Priority 23/100. No elevated risk signals yet.