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National Vulnerability Database

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CVE-2023-40045 Detail

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.


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Hyperlink Resource
https://community.progress.com/s/article/WS-FTP-Server-Critical-Vulnerability-September-2023 Vendor Advisory 
https://community.progress.com/s/article/WS-FTP-Server-Critical-Vulnerability-September-2023 Vendor Advisory 
https://www.progress.com/ws_ftp Product 
https://www.progress.com/ws_ftp Product 

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-ID CWE Name Source
CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') cwe source acceptance level NIST   Progress Software Corporation  

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Change History

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Quick Info

CVE Dictionary Entry:
CVE-2023-40045
NVD Published Date:
09/27/2023
NVD Last Modified:
11/21/2024
Source:
Progress Software Corporation