Vulnerability Description
Ipswitch WS_FTP Server Manager before 6.1.1, and possibly other Ipswitch products, allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and read logs via a logLogout action to FTPLogServer/login.asp followed by a request to FTPLogServer/LogViewer.asp with the localhostnull account name.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ipswitch | Ws Ftp | <= 6.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://aluigi.altervista.org/adv/wsftpweblog-adv.txt
- http://docs.ipswitch.com/WS_FTP_Server611/ReleaseNotes/index.htm?k_id=ipswitch_f
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28822
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4799
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/487686/100/200/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/487697/100/200/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/27654
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0473
- http://aluigi.altervista.org/adv/wsftpweblog-adv.txt
- http://docs.ipswitch.com/WS_FTP_Server611/ReleaseNotes/index.htm?k_id=ipswitch_f
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28822
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4799
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/487686/100/200/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/487697/100/200/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/27654
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-5692?
CVE-2008-5692 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Ipswitch WS_FTP Server Manager before 6.1.1, and possibly other Ipswitch products, allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and read logs via a logLogout action to FTPLogServer/login.asp follo...
How severe is CVE-2008-5692?
CVE-2008-5692 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-5692?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ipswitch Ws Ftp.