CVE-2023-40045

Published: Sep 27, 2023Modified: Jun 17, 2026

6.1

Vector

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

Exploitability: 2.8 / Impact: 2.7

Source: NVD

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.

Affected (2)

Products: Progress: Ws Ftp Server

1 product

Configuration A

2 vulnerable

Vulnerable Software	Affected Versions
Progress Ws Ftp Server	Before 8.7.4
Progress Ws Ftp Server	From 8.8 to 8.8.2

Related CWEs

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')

The product 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.

References (4)

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

Source: security@progress.com

Vendor Advisory

https://www.progress.com/ws_ftp

Source: security@progress.com

Product

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

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Vendor Advisory

https://www.progress.com/ws_ftp

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Product

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