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Vulnerability record · CVE-2017-16513 · published 3 November 2017

CVE-2017-16513: Ipswitch ws ftp memory buffer overflow vulnerability

Ipswitch · Ws Ftp

Ipswitch WS_FTP Professional before 12.6.0.3 has buffer overflows in the local search field and the backup locations field, aka WSCLT-1729.

7.8 CVSS 3.0 High EPSS 2.2% · top 18.1% CWE-119 · Memory buffer overflow
7.8CVSS 3.0 base score, v2 4.6
2.2%EPSS exploitation probability, 30 days
NoNot in CISA KEV
1Affected product versions listed by NVD
6References, 4 tagged exploit
17 Jun 2026Last modified by NVD

Description

Ipswitch WS_FTP Professional before 12.6.0.3 has buffer overflows in the local search field and the backup locations field, aka WSCLT-1729.

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

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

References

LinkTags
https://docs.ipswitch.com/WS_FTP126/ReleaseNotes/English/index.htm Release NotesVendor Advisory
https://www.7elements.co.uk/resources/technical-advisories/ipswitch-ws_ftp-professional-local-buffer-overflow-seh-overwr ExploitTechnical DescriptionThird Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43115/ ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://docs.ipswitch.com/WS_FTP126/ReleaseNotes/English/index.htm Release NotesVendor Advisory
https://www.7elements.co.uk/resources/technical-advisories/ipswitch-ws_ftp-professional-local-buffer-overflow-seh-overwr ExploitTechnical DescriptionThird Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43115/ ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry

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Source: NIST National Vulnerability Database (record CVE-2017-16513), CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS (scores of 2026-09-26). This page is refreshed as NVD updates the record.