CVE-2017-16513

HIGH

Ipswitch WS_FTP Pro <12.6.0.3 - Buffer Overflow

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2017-16513. PoCs published by Kevin McGuigan.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit demonstrates a local buffer overflow vulnerability in Ipswitch WS_FTP Professional 12.6.03. It generates a payload to overwrite SEH and nSEH, which can be used to execute arbitrary code when pasted into the search field.

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.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by Kevin McGuigan · pythondoswindows
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43115

This exploit demonstrates a local buffer overflow vulnerability in Ipswitch WS_FTP Professional 12.6.03. It generates a payload to overwrite SEH and nSEH, which can be used to execute arbitrary code when pasted into the search field.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Ipswitch WS_FTP Professional 12.6.03
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Local access to the vulnerable application · Ability to paste payload into the search field
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (3)

Core 3
Core References
Release Notes, Vendor Advisory x_refsource_misc
https://docs.ipswitch.com/WS_FTP126/ReleaseNotes/English/index.htm
Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry exploit x_refsource_exploit-db
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43115/

Scores

CVSS v3 7.8
EPSS 0.0222
EPSS Percentile 80.4%
Attack Vector LOCAL
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Details

CWE
CWE-119
Status published
Products (1)
ipswitch/ws_ftp < 12.6.0.3
Published Nov 03, 2017
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026