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Vulnerability record · CVE-2004-1884 · published 23 March 2004

CVE-2004-1884: Ipswitch ws ftp pro vulnerability

Ipswitch · Ws Ftp Pro

Ipswitch WS_FTP Server 4.0.2 has a backdoor XXSESS_MGRYY username with a default password, which allows remote attackers to gain access.

7.5 CVSS 2.0 High EPSS 5.8% · top 7.1%
7.5CVSS 2.0 base score
5.8%EPSS exploitation probability, 30 days
NoNot in CISA KEV
3Affected product versions listed by NVD
8References, 4 tagged exploit
16 Jun 2026Last modified by NVD

Description

Ipswitch WS_FTP Server 4.0.2 has a backdoor XXSESS_MGRYY username with a default password, which allows remote attackers to gain access.

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Affected products

3 vulnerable configurations from NVD's CPE data, grouped by vendor and product.

References

LinkTags
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=108006581418116&w=2
http://secunia.com/advisories/11206 ExploitPatchVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/9953 ExploitVendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/15558
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=108006581418116&w=2
http://secunia.com/advisories/11206 ExploitPatchVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/9953 ExploitVendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/15558

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Source: NIST National Vulnerability Database (record CVE-2004-1884), CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS (scores of 2026-09-28). This page is refreshed as NVD updates the record.