CVE-2023-40045

High

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.

SeverityHigh

CVSS8.3

Exploit probability—

Product

Progress Ws Ftp Server

PublishedSep 27, 2023

First seenSep 27, 2023

Weakness typeCWE-79Cross-site scripting (XSS)

How to fix

Update

progress ws_ftp_server8.7.4, 8.8.2 or later

Vendor advisories

community.progress.com/s/article/WS-FTP-Server-Critical-Vulnerability-September-2023

Affected products

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
progress ws_ftp_server	v < 8.7.4, 8.8 ≤ v < 8.8.2	8.7.4, 8.8.2

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