What is the vulnerability ID for the WS_FTP Server directory traversal vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for the WS_FTP Server directory traversal vulnerability is CVE-2023-42657.

What is the severity of CVE-2023-42657?

CVE-2023-42657 has a severity level of 9.9 (Critical).

Which versions of WS_FTP Server are affected by CVE-2023-42657?

WS_FTP Server versions prior to 8.7.4 and versions between 8.8.0 and 8.8.2 are affected by CVE-2023-42657.

What is the impact of the WS_FTP Server directory traversal vulnerability?

The WS_FTP Server directory traversal vulnerability allows attackers to perform unauthorized file operations (delete, rename, rmdir, mkdir) on files and folders outside of their authorized WS_FTP folder path.

Are there any available fixes for CVE-2023-42657?

Yes, WS_FTP Server users should update their software to version 8.7.4 or higher to fix the CVE-2023-42657 vulnerability.

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CVE-2023-42657

critical

9.9

CWE

27/9/2023

2/8/2024

CVE-2023-42657: WS_FTP Server Directory Traversal

First published: Wed Sep 27 2023(Updated: )

In WS_FTP Server versions prior to 8.7.4 and 8.8.2, a directory traversal vulnerability was discovered. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to perform file operations (delete, rename, rmdir, mkdir) on files and folders outside of their authorized WS_FTP folder path. Attackers could also escape the context of the WS_FTP Server file structure and perform the same level of operations (delete, rename, rmdir, mkdir) on file and folder locations on the underlying operating system.

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

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Progress Ws Ftp Server	<8.7.4
Progress Ws Ftp Server	>=8.8.0<8.8.2

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What is the vulnerability ID for the WS_FTP Server directory traversal vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for the WS_FTP Server directory traversal vulnerability is CVE-2023-42657.
What is the severity of CVE-2023-42657?
CVE-2023-42657 has a severity level of 9.9 (Critical).
Which versions of WS_FTP Server are affected by CVE-2023-42657?
WS_FTP Server versions prior to 8.7.4 and versions between 8.8.0 and 8.8.2 are affected by CVE-2023-42657.
What is the impact of the WS_FTP Server directory traversal vulnerability?
The WS_FTP Server directory traversal vulnerability allows attackers to perform unauthorized file operations (delete, rename, rmdir, mkdir) on files and folders outside of their authorized WS_FTP folder path.
Are there any available fixes for CVE-2023-42657?
Yes, WS_FTP Server users should update their software to version 8.7.4 or higher to fix the CVE-2023-42657 vulnerability.

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