CVE-2023-40047
8.3
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Summary
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.
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Version Range | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Progress Software Corporation | WS_FTP Server | 8.8.0 < 8.8.2 | affected |
Weaknesses
- CWE-79: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
ADP Enrichment
CVE Program Container
Additional References
- https://www.progress.com/ws_ftp
- https://community.progress.com/s/article/WS-FTP-Server-Critical-Vulnerability-September-2023
CISA ADP Vulnrichment
- SSVC:
- Exploitation: none
- Automatable: no
- Technical Impact: total
References
- https://www.progress.com/ws_ftp
- https://community.progress.com/s/article/WS-FTP-Server-Critical-Vulnerability-September-2023
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