CVE-2023-40045
WS_FTP Server Ad Hoc Transfer Module Reflected Cross-Site Scripting Vuln
Description
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.
INFO
Published Date :
Sept. 27, 2023, 3:18 p.m.
Last Modified :
Sept. 27, 2023, 7:24 p.m.
Source :
[email protected]
Remotely Exploitable :
Yes !
Impact Score :
6.0
Exploitability Score :
1.6
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2023-40045.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://community.progress.com/s/article/WS-FTP-Server-Critical-Vulnerability-September-2023 | Vendor Advisory |
| https://www.progress.com/ws_ftp | Product |
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CVE Modified by [email protected]
May. 14, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value -
Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Sep. 27, 2023
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 NIST AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N Changed Reference Type https://community.progress.com/s/article/WS-FTP-Server-Critical-Vulnerability-September-2023 No Types Assigned https://community.progress.com/s/article/WS-FTP-Server-Critical-Vulnerability-September-2023 Vendor Advisory Changed Reference Type https://www.progress.com/ws_ftp No Types Assigned https://www.progress.com/ws_ftp Product Added CWE NIST CWE-79 Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:progress:ws_ftp_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 8.7.4 *cpe:2.3:a:progress:ws_ftp_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 8.8 up to (excluding) 8.8.2 -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Sep. 27, 2023
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed Description In WS_FTP Server version 8.7.0 prior to 8.7.4 and version 8.8.0 prior to 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. 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.
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2023-40045 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
(CAPEC)
stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2023-40045
weaknesses.
Exploit Prediction
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days.
0.08 }} 0.01%
score
0.33342
percentile