CVE-2008-5692: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2008-5692: Ipswitch WS_FTP Server Manager before 6.1.1, and possibly other Ipswitch products, allows remote attackers...

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.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 11:04 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2008-5692 is an authentication bypass in Ipswitch WS_FTP Server Manager before 6.1.1. A remote unauthenticated user could view server log data. The business risk is exposure of operational details, user activity, and potentially sensitive transfer metadata, especially if the management interface is reachable from untrusted networks. Exposure is most likely in legacy WS_FTP Server Manager deployments earlier than 6.1.1, especially internet-facing or broadly reachable management interfaces. The bundle does not confirm current supported product impact. Prioritize remediation if legacy WS_FTP management services are exposed beyond a trusted admin network. This is not presented as actively exploited, but it can disclose security-relevant activity records and indicates obsolete software risk. Mitigation focus: Upgrade WS_FTP Server Manager to 6.1.1 or later where applicable.; Check current vendor guidance for any affected successor products or supported upgrade paths.; Restrict access to WS_FTP management interfaces to trusted administrative networks..

Prepared: Jun 28, 2026, 11:41 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Dec 19, 2008, 18:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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