What is the vulnerability ID for this WS_FTP Server vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this WS_FTP Server vulnerability is CVE-2023-40047.

What is the severity of CVE-2023-40047?

The severity of CVE-2023-40047 is high with a CVSS score of 4.8.

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2023-40047?

WS_FTP Server versions prior to 8.8.2 are affected by CVE-2023-40047.

What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) ID for this vulnerability?

The Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) ID for this vulnerability is CWE-79.

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CVE-2023-40047

high

8.3

CWE

27/9/2023

2/8/2024

CVE-2023-40047: WS_FTP Server Stored Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

Q: How can the vulnerability in WS_FTP Server be exploited?

An attacker with administrative privileges can import a SSL certificate with malicious attributes containing cross-site scripting payloads in WS_FTP Server's Management module to exploit this vulnerability.

First published: Wed Sep 27 2023(Updated: )

In WS_FTP Server version prior to 8.8.2, a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in WS_FTP Server's Management module. An attacker with administrative privileges could import a SSL certificate with malicious attributes containing cross-site scripting payloads. Once the cross-site scripting payload is successfully stored, an attacker could leverage this vulnerability to target WS_FTP Server admins with a specialized payload which results in the execution of malicious JavaScript within the context of the victims browser.

Credit: security@progress.com security@progress.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Progress Ws Ftp Server	<8.8.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the vulnerability ID for this WS_FTP Server vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this WS_FTP Server vulnerability is CVE-2023-40047.
What is the severity of CVE-2023-40047?
The severity of CVE-2023-40047 is high with a CVSS score of 4.8.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2023-40047?
WS_FTP Server versions prior to 8.8.2 are affected by CVE-2023-40047.
What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) ID for this vulnerability?
The Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) ID for this vulnerability is CWE-79.
How can the vulnerability in WS_FTP Server be exploited?
An attacker with administrative privileges can import a SSL certificate with malicious attributes containing cross-site scripting payloads in WS_FTP Server's Management module to exploit this vulnerability.

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