Vulnerability Details : CVE-2023-40045
In WS_FTP Server versions prior to 8.7.4 and 8.8.2,
a reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in WS_FTP Server's Ad Hoc Transfer module. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to target WS_FTP Server users with a specialized payload which results in the execution of malicious JavaScript within the context of the victims browser.
Vulnerability category: Cross site scripting (XSS)
Products affected by CVE-2023-40045
- cpe:2.3:a:progress:ws_ftp_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:progress:ws_ftp_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2023-40045
0.08%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 33 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2023-40045
Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
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6.1
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MEDIUM | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N |
2.8
|
2.7
|
NIST | |
8.3
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HIGH | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H |
1.6
|
6.0
|
Progress Software Corporation |
CWE ids for CVE-2023-40045
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The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users.Assigned by:
- nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
- security@progress.com (Secondary)
References for CVE-2023-40045
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https://community.progress.com/s/article/WS-FTP-Server-Critical-Vulnerability-September-2023
Progress Customer CommunityVendor Advisory
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https://www.progress.com/ws_ftp
WS_FTP - Secure FTP Server and Client SoftwareProduct
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