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CVE-2008-5693: Ipswitch WS_FTP Server Manager 6.1.0.0 and earlier, and possibly other Ipswitch products, might allow remot...

Ipswitch WS_FTP Server Manager 6.1.0.0 and earlier, and possibly other Ipswitch products, might allow remote attackers to read the contents of custom ASP files in WSFTPSVR/ via a request with an appended dot character.

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This older WS_FTP Server Manager issue may let a remote attacker read custom ASP file contents from the WSFTPSVR area. That could expose application logic or embedded secrets if such files exist. The bundle does not show active exploitation or a confirmed vendor fix. Exposure appears limited to organizations running affected WS_FTP Server Manager versions with custom ASP files in WSFTPSVR reachable over the network. The affected-product metadata is incomplete and lists no CPEs. Treat as a targeted legacy exposure review, not an emergency from current evidence. Prioritize if old WS_FTP Server Manager instances are internet-accessible or store credentials in custom ASP files. Mitigation focus: Identify any WS_FTP Server Manager 6.1.0.0 or earlier deployments.; Check Ipswitch or current vendor guidance for supported fixes or mitigations.; Restrict network access to WS_FTP Server Manager administrative web components..

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