In WS_FTP Server versions before 8.8.9 (2022.0.9), an Incorrect Implementation of Authentication Algorithm in the Web Transfer Module allows users to skip the second-factor verification and log in with username and password only.
Severity
CVSS 3.1
6.5 medium
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
EPSS
0.4% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days; higher than 35% of CVEs (scores of 2026-10-31)