PT-2023-6101 · Ipswitch · Ws Ftp Server

Published 2023-09-27 · Updated 2023-09-28 · CVE-2023-40045

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

8.3

High

Base vector

AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions WS FTP Server versions 8.7.0 through 8.7.3 WS FTP Server versions 8.8.0 through 8.8.1

Description A reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in WS FTP Server's Ad Hoc Transfer module. This vulnerability can be leveraged by an attacker to target WS FTP Server users with a specialized payload, resulting in the execution of malicious JavaScript within the context of the victim's browser. The issue is related to the lack of protection of the web page structure.

Recommendations For WS FTP Server versions 8.7.0 through 8.7.3, update to version 8.7.4 or later. For WS FTP Server versions 8.8.0 through 8.8.1, update to version 8.8.2 or later. As a temporary workaround, consider restricting access to the Ad Hoc Transfer module until a patch is available.

Fix

XSS

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Related Identifiers

BDU:2023-06806

CVE-2023-40045

Affected Products

Ws Ftp Server

References · 10

• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2023-40045 · Vendor Advisory
• https://community.progress.com/s/article/WS-FTP-Server-Critical-Vulnerability-September-2023 · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-40045 · Security Note
• https://bdu.fstec.ru/vul/2023-06806 · Security Note
• https://twitter.com/fletch_ai/status/1707638093497446459 · Twitter Post
• https://twitter.com/VulmonFeeds/status/1707080623662174420 · Twitter Post
• https://cybersecurity-help.cz/vdb/SB2023092921 · Note
• https://progress.com/ws_ftp · Note
• https://twitter.com/CVEnew/status/1707051677486817638 · Twitter Post
• https://t.me/cvenotify/58640 · Telegram Post