Name: CVE-2023-40045: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation
Creator: Rapid7
Published: 2023-09-27T00:00:00.000Z
License: https://www.rapid7.com/legal/website-terms-of-use/
Keywords: CVE, CVE-2023-40045, CWE-79, CVSS 8.3, EPSS 0.00037

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.

CVSS Details

CVSS 3.1 Base Score: 8.3
CVSS 3.1 Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N)

Covered by Rapid7

Product	Vendor Advisory	Solution File	Added	Published
Progress Wsftp	—	Apply mitigation instructions and patches as described in the advisory page.	Sep 29, 2023	Sep 27, 2023

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CVSS Details

Covered by Rapid7

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