Vulnerability Intelligence Report
WS_FTP Server Stored Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability
CVE-2023-40047
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.
No Active Exploit Signals
CVSS Base Score
8.3
HIGH
Exploitability:1.7
Impact Score:6.1
EPSS Probability:0.41%
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Attack Surface
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Authentication
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Weaponization
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SSVC Action
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Weaknesses (CWE)
CWE-79 ↗CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Affected Products & Versions
| Vendor | Product | Affected Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Progress Software Corporation | WS_FTP Server | 8.8.0 < 8.8.2 (affected) |
References & Technical Advisories
No reference links found.
Threat Intelligence Signals
EPSS Score
0.409%
GitHub Advisory
Identity & Timeline
| Status | PUBLISHED |
| Assigning Authority | Progress Software Corporation · Vendor · USA |
| Reserved | 2023-08-08T19:44:41 |
| Published | 2023-09-27T14:50:55 |
| Patch Date | 2023-09-27 |
| Last Updated | 2024-09-24T14:36:57 |
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