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CVE-2022-27665

Reflected XSS (via AngularJS sandbox escape expressions) exists in Progress Ipswitch WS_FTP Server 8.6.0. This can lead to execution of malicious code and commands on the client due to improper handling of user-provided input. By inputting malicious payloads in the subdirectory searchbar or Add folder filename boxes, it is possible to execute client-side commands. For example, there is Client-Side Template Injection via subFolderPath to the ThinClient/WtmApiService.asmx/GetFileSubTree URI.

Security Impact Summary

This vulnerability carries a MEDIUM severity rating with a CVSS v3.1 score of 6.1, indicating it can be exploited remotely over the network with relatively low complexity though user interaction is required and does not require pre-existing privileges . The vulnerability impacts limited data confidentiality, limited integrity, for affected systems. Impacting 1 product from progress organizations running these solutions should prioritize assessment and patching.

Historical Context

Reported in 2023, this vulnerability emerged during an era marked by increased sophistication in supply chain attacks, cloud infrastructure vulnerabilities, and software-as-a-service (SaaS) security challenges. Security practices during this period emphasized zero-trust architectures, container security, and API protection.

Published

2023-04-03T14:15:07.327

Last Modified

2026-06-17T04:37:26.997

Status

Modified

Source

[email protected]

Severity

CVSSv3.1: 6.1 (MEDIUM)

Weaknesses

Type: Primary
CWE-79

Affected Vendors & Products

Type	Vendor	Product	Version/Range	Vulnerable?
Application	progress	ws_ftp_server	8.6.0	Yes

References

https://community.progress.com/s/article/WS-FTP-Server-Critical-Vulnerability-September-2023 Third Party Advisory ([email protected])
https://docs.ipswitch.com/WS_FTP_Server2020/ReleaseNotes/index.htm Release Notes, Vendor Advisory ([email protected])
https://github.com/dievus/CVE-2022-27665 Exploit, Third Party Advisory ([email protected])
https://community.progress.com/s/article/WS-FTP-Server-Critical-Vulnerability-September-2023 Third Party Advisory (af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)
https://docs.ipswitch.com/WS_FTP_Server2020/ReleaseNotes/index.htm Release Notes, Vendor Advisory (af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)
https://github.com/dievus/CVE-2022-27665 Exploit, Third Party Advisory (af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)

How SecUtils Interprets This CVE

SecUtils normalizes and enriches National Vulnerability Database (NVD) records by standardizing vendor and product identifiers, aggregating vulnerability metadata from both NVD and MITRE sources, and providing structured context for security teams. For progress's affected products, we extract Common Platform Enumeration (CPE) data, Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) classifications, CVSS severity metrics, and reference data to enable rapid vulnerability prioritization and asset correlation. This record contains no exploit code, proof-of-concept instructions, or attack methodologies—only defensive intelligence necessary for patch management, risk assessment, and security operations.