WS_FTP Server <8.7.4/8.8.2 XSS via Ad Hoc Transfer Module
CVE-2023-40045 Published on September 27, 2023
WS_FTP Server Ad Hoc Transfer Module Reflected Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability
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 Analysis
CVE-2023-40045 can be exploited with network access, requires user interaction. This vulnerability is consided to have a high level of attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to be very high.
Weakness Type
What is a XSS Vulnerability?
The software 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.
CVE-2023-40045 has been classified to as a XSS vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2023-40045
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Affected Versions
Progress Software Corporation WS_FTP Server:- Version 8.8.0 and below 8.8.2 is affected.
- Version 8.7.0 and below 8.7.4 is affected.
- Version 8.8.0 and below 8.8.2 is affected.
- Version 8.7.0 and below 8.7.4 is affected.
Exploit Probability
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