CVE-2023-40045 Information

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.

CVSS Vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

Reference

https://community.progress.com/s/article/WS-FTP-Server-Critical-Vulnerability-September-2023 https://www.progress.com/ws_ftp

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction Required

NONE

Scope

REQUIRED

Confidentiality Impact

CHANGED

Integrity Impact

LOW

Availability Impact

LOW

Base Score

NONE

Base Severity

6.1