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

Published Sep 27, 2023
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Updated

In WSFTP Server version prior to 8.8.2, a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in WSFTP 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 WSFTP Server admins with a specialized payload which results in the execution of malicious JavaScript within the context of the victims browser.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Progress Ws Ftp Server<8.8.2

Event History

Sep 27, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:50 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:50 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-2023-40047.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2023-40047?

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

3

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

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

4

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

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

5

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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