Vulnerability Description
Ipswitch WS_FTP Server Manager 6.1.0.0 and earlier, and possibly other Ipswitch products, might allow remote attackers to read the contents of custom ASP files in WSFTPSVR/ via a request with an appended dot character.
CVSS Score
5.0
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ipswitch | Ws Ftp | <= 6.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://aluigi.altervista.org/adv/wsftpweblog-adv.txt
- 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
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/47677
- http://aluigi.altervista.org/adv/wsftpweblog-adv.txt
- 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
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/47677
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-5693?
CVE-2008-5693 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Ipswitch WS_FTP Server Manager 6.1.0.0 and earlier, and possibly other Ipswitch products, might allow remote attackers to read the contents of custom ASP files in WSFTPSVR/ via a request with an appen...
How severe is CVE-2008-5693?
CVE-2008-5693 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-2008-5693?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ipswitch Ws Ftp.