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5.0

Ws_FTP Server Manager lets attackers read logs without login

CVE-2008-5692 · published 17 years ago
Summary

Versions of Ipswitch Ws_FTP Server Manager older than 6.1.1 allow a remote user to skip the normal sign‑in step and view the server's log files. This could expose information about file transfers and system activity that should remain private. Apply the latest software update from Ipswitch or upgrade to a newer version to close the gap.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
ipswitch ws_ftp <= 6.1
1.0.5
2.01
2.02
2.03
3.0
3.0.1
3.1.0
3.1.1
3.1.2
3.1.3
3.14
10 more version ranges
cpe:2.3:a:ipswitch:ws_ftp:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
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 fo...
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.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 14 days
Internal 60 days
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Can be exploited automatically (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
5.0 Medium
Exploitation
13% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-287Improper Authentication
Timeline
Published19 Dec 2008
Updated19 Oct 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2008-5692 · NVD
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