CVE-2023-40045: WS_FTP Server Ad Hoc Transfer Module Reflected Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

Published Sep 27, 2023
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Updated

In WSFTP Server versions prior to 8.7.4 and 8.8.2,

a reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in WSFTP Server's Ad Hoc Transfer module.  An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to target WSFTP Server users with a specialized payload which results in the execution of malicious JavaScript within the context of the victims browser.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Progress Ws Ftp Server<8.7.4
Progress Ws Ftp Server>=8.8<8.8.2

Event History

Sep 27, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:49 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:49 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this WS_FTP Server vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this WS_FTP Server vulnerability is CVE-2023-40045.

2

What is the severity level of CVE-2023-40045?

The severity level of CVE-2023-40045 is high (6.1).

3

What is the affected software version range for CVE-2023-40045?

The affected software versions for CVE-2023-40045 are prior to 8.7.4 and 8.8.2.

4

What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) ID for CVE-2023-40045?

The Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) ID for CVE-2023-40045 is CWE-79.

5

How can an attacker exploit this vulnerability?

An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by leveraging a reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in WS_FTP Server's Ad Hoc Transfer module.

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