CVE-2023-40045

MediumCVSS 6.1/10Last modified Jun 17, 2026

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1 6.1/10CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

Weakness enumeration

CWE-79

Affected software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Progress Software Corporation	WS_FTP Server	>= 8.8.0, < 8.8.2; >= 8.7.0, < 8.7.4
progress	ws_ftp_server	>= 8.8.0, < 8.8.2; >= 8.7.0, < 8.7.4

References

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

Timeline

Published: Sep 27, 2023
Last modified: Jun 17, 2026
NVD status: Modified

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