CVE-2026-90867: Progress WS_FTP Server improper access control in Web Admin console

CVE-2026-90867 · Severity: high · CVSS 8.1 · Published 2026-10-29

Progress WS_FTP Server is a file transfer solution used for secure enterprise data exchange. An improper access control flaw in its Web Admin console allows unauthenticated remote attackers to access administrative functions, potentially leading to unauthorized server configuration, data theft, or account compromise.

Technologies: Progress Software WS FTP Server. Vendors: Progress Software.

Quick answers

Is CVE-2026-90867 exploited in the wild?
No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-90867 being exploited in the wild.
How severe is CVE-2026-90867?
High severity, with a CVSS score of 8.1, published 29 October 2026.
Which products and versions are affected?
Progress Software WS FTP Server prior to 2024.0.7 and prior to 2025.0.4.
Is there a fix for CVE-2026-90867?
Yes: fixed in WS_FTP Server 2024.0.7, 2025.0.4. Junglewise finds every place you run it, drafts the upgrade and applies it once you approve.
How is CVE-2026-90867 attacked?
It is attacked over the network, in a network appliance.
Am I affected by CVE-2026-90867?
Check whether you run Progress Software WS FTP Server at an affected version. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

How to fix

  • Fixed in: WS_FTP Server 2024.0.7, 2025.0.4

Technical details

The Web Admin console of WS_FTP Server fails to properly enforce access controls, allowing remote attackers to bypass authentication and reach administrative functionality. The vulnerability affects Windows deployments and can be exploited over the network without prior authentication. A successful exploit grants attackers administrative access to server management features.

Affected products

  • Progress Software WS_FTP Server prior to 2024.0.7 and prior to 2025.0.4

Timeline

  • 2026-10-29: disclosed

References

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