CVE-2026-90866

Virtual Folder Path Confinement Bypass in Progress WS_FTP Server

Published Oct 29, 2026 CVSS 3.1 · 9.1 Critical EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
A path traversal vulnerability in Progress Software WS_FTP Server versions prior to 2024.0.7 and 2025.0.4 on Windows could allow a delegated Host Administrator to access locations outside their authorized scope, potentially enabling remote code execution.

Remediation

Vendor Workaround

Limit delegation of Host Administrator privileges to trusted staff, and periodically audit virtual folder physical paths to confirm they remain within their assigned host root. Contact Progress Software Technical Support for guidance on available mitigations.

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History
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Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

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Description A path traversal vulnerability in Progress Software WS_FTP Server versions prior to 2024.0.7 and 2025.0.4 on Windows could allow a delegated Host Administrator to access locations outside their authorized scope, potentially enabling remote code execution.
Title Virtual Folder Path Confinement Bypass in Progress WS_FTP Server
Weaknesses CWE-22
CWE-434
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 9.1, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H'}

Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
ProgressSoftware
Published
Updated
Oct 30, 2026, 5:18 PM
Reserved
Sep 14, 2026, 6:09 AM
Status
Awaiting Analysis
Published
Oct 29, 2026, 4:20 PM
Modified
Oct 30, 2026, 6:18 PM