CVE-2006-4847
MediumPublic exploitMultiple buffer overflows in Ipswitch WS_FTP Server 5.05 before Hotfix 1 allow remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via long (1) XCRC, (2) XSHA1, or (3) XMD5 commands.
Published Sep 18, 2006 · Updated Apr 15, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2006-4847 is a medium-severity vulnerability (CVSS 6.5 v2) affecting Ws FTP Server (Ipswitch).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 86% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including progress ws ftp server 5.05, Ws FTP Server 5.05.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
CVSS v2
6.5
AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:P
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
86%
Higher than 99.7% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
No known
Not in a known-exploited catalog
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
Multiple buffer overflows in Ipswitch WS_FTP Server 5.05 before Hotfix 1 allow remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via long (1) XCRC, (2) XSHA1, or (3) XMD5 commands.
Affected Products
27 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Ws FTP ServerIpswitch | 1.0.1eval, 1.0.2eval, 3.0_1, 4.01, 5.02, 5.03, 1.0.1, 1.0.1.e | 5.05 |
Patched Releases
progress ws ftp server
5.05
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Sep 18, 2006
Last updated
Apr 15, 2026
References
- patchhttp://ipswitch.com/support/ws_ftp-server/releases/wr505hf1.asp
- patch21932
- exploitMSF wsftp_server_505_xmd5.rb
- exploitExploitDB-16717
- exploitExploitDB-3335
FAQ
Common Questions.
Multiple buffer overflows in Ipswitch WS_FTP Server 5.05 before Hotfix 1 allow remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via long (1) XCRC, (2) XSHA1, or (3) XMD5 commands.
Affected: Ws FTP Server (Ipswitch) versions 1.0.1eval, 1.0.2eval, 3.0_1, 4.01, 5.02, 5.03, 1.0.1, 1.0.1.e. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including progress ws ftp server 5.05, Ws FTP Server 5.05.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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