CVE-2026-47790 in QuFTP Service
Summary
by MITRE • 10/15/2026
A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability has been reported to affect QuFTP Service. If a remote attacker gains a user account, they can then exploit the vulnerability to inject malicious code.
We have already fixed the vulnerability in the following version: QuFTP Service 1.4.6 and later QuFTP Service 1.5.5 and later QuFTP Service 1.6.5 and later
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 10/15/2026
The reported cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability within QuFTP Service represents a significant security flaw that compromises the integrity of user interactions with the application interface. This type of vulnerability typically arises when an application fails to properly validate, sanitize, or encode user-supplied input before including it in web pages served to other users. In this specific instance, the weakness allows for the injection of malicious scripts into trusted websites operated by QuFTP Service. The core technical flaw lies in the insufficient handling of data entered through forms or URL parameters, where special characters such as angle brackets and quotation marks are not adequately escaped. This oversight enables an attacker to execute arbitrary JavaScript code within the context of the victim's browser session, effectively bypassing same-origin policy protections that normally isolate web applications from each other.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is contingent upon the level of access held by the malicious actor. As noted in the report, exploitation requires a remote attacker to first gain a valid user account on the QuFTP Service platform. Once authenticated, the attacker can craft specific requests containing embedded script payloads. When these payloads are processed and rendered by other users' browsers who view the compromised content, the scripts execute with the privileges of those victims. This scenario facilitates session hijacking, where attackers steal authentication cookies or tokens to impersonate legitimate users. It also enables credential harvesting through fake login forms injected into the page, as well as defacement of the user interface or redirection to malicious external sites designed for phishing attacks. The severity is elevated by the fact that FTP services often handle sensitive file transfers and administrative functions, making any compromise potentially critical for organizational data security.
From a classification perspective, this vulnerability aligns with CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation, commonly known as Cross-Site Scripting (XSS). Specifically, it likely falls under the reflected or stored variant depending on whether the malicious payload is executed immediately upon request processing or saved to a database for later retrieval. In terms of offensive security frameworks, this exploit maps directly to MITRE ATT&CK technique T1059.007: JavaScript, which describes how attackers use browser-based scripting languages to execute actions within web applications. The attack vector involves the initial authentication step followed by social engineering or direct injection via authenticated sessions, highlighting the importance of both identity management and input validation controls in securing web-facing services.
To mitigate this vulnerability, immediate action is required for all systems running affected versions of QuFTP Service. Vendors have addressed the issue in specific release branches to ensure backward compatibility while patching the security gap. Organizations must upgrade their installations to version 1.4.6 and later, or alternatively migrate to version 1.5.5 and later, or version 1.6.5 and later. These updated versions contain code changes that enforce strict output encoding and input validation mechanisms, ensuring that user-supplied data is treated as text rather than executable code when rendered in the browser interface. Beyond software updates, administrators should implement Content Security Policy (CSP) headers to restrict script execution sources, thereby adding a layer of defense-in-depth even if similar vulnerabilities are discovered in future releases. Regular security audits and penetration testing focused on input validation weaknesses will further reduce the risk profile associated with web-based FTP services.