WS_FTP Server <8.8.2 Management Module Stored XSS via Malicious SSL Cert
CVE-2023-40047 Published on September 27, 2023
WS_FTP Server Stored Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability
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.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2023-40047 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-2023-40047 has been classified to as a XSS vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2023-40047
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Affected Versions
Progress Software Corporation WS_FTP Server:- Version 8.8.0 and below 8.8.2 is affected.
- Version 8.8.0 and below 8.8.2 is affected.
Exploit Probability
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