PatchTheCVECVE-2026-90862: Improper authentication in the Web Transfer Module of Progress Software WS_FTP Server versions prior to 2024.0
CVE-2026-90862 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting affected software. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Improper authentication in the Web Transfer Module of Progress Software WS_FTP Server versions prior to 2024.0.7 and 2025.0.4 on Windows could allow an attacker with a user’s password to access certain files associated with that account without satisfying multi-factor authentication requirements.
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-2026-90862 | Progress WS_FTP Server up to 2024.0.6/2025.0.3 Web Transfer improper authentication 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-2026-90862?
No fixed release is listed yet. Watch the vendor advisory and apply any mitigation shown on this page.
Is CVE-2026-90862 being exploited?
CVE-2026-90862 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-2026-90862 affect?
CVE-2026-90862 affects affected software. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). Improper authentication in the Web Transfer Module of Progress Software WS_FTP Server versions prior to 2024.0.7 and 2025.0.4 on Windows could allow an attacker with a user’s password to access certain files associated with that account wit
How urgent is CVE-2026-90862?
Priority 15/100. No elevated risk signals yet.