CVE-2023-42657
9.9
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Summary
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.
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Version Range | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Progress Software Corporation | WS_FTP Server | 8.8.0 < 8.8.2 | affected |
| Progress Software Corporation | WS_FTP Server | 8.7.0 < 8.7.4 | affected |
Weaknesses
- CWE-22: CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
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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