CVE-2026-90862: Web Transfer Module Multi-Factor Authentication Bypass in Progress WS_FTP Server

Published Oct 29, 2026
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Updated

Improper authentication in the Web Transfer Module of Progress Software WSFTP Server versions prior to 2024.0.7 and 2025.0.4 on Windows could allow an attacker with a user’s password to access certain files associated with that account without satisfying multi-factor authentication requirements.

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Progress Software WS_FTP Server to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2024.0.7
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade Progress Software WS_FTP Server to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2025.0.4

Event History

Oct 29, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:48 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:48 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:20 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What does an attacker need to exploit this issue?

The attacker needs a valid user's password. Exploitation also requires interaction by the user, as reflected in the CVSS vector.

2

Which deployments are affected?

The issue affects the Web Transfer Module in Progress WS_FTP Server on Windows. Versions earlier than 2024.0.7 and 2025.0.4 are affected.

3

Does this expose every resource in the affected account?

The available information states that an attacker may access certain files associated with the account. It does not indicate that all account resources or server functions are accessible.

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