CVE-2023-40044

Published Sep 27, 2023

Last updated a year ago

Overview

Description
In WS_FTP Server versions prior to 8.7.4 and 8.8.2, a pre-authenticated attacker could leverage a .NET deserialization vulnerability in the Ad Hoc Transfer module to execute remote commands on the underlying WS_FTP Server operating system.  
Source
security@progress.com
NVD status
Analyzed

Risk scores

CVSS 3.1

Type
Primary
Base score
8.8
Impact score
5.9
Exploitability score
2.8
Vector string
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Severity
HIGH

Known exploits

Data from CISA

Vulnerability name
Progress WS_FTP Server Deserialization of Untrusted Data Vulnerability
Exploit added on
Oct 5, 2023
Exploit action due
Oct 26, 2023
Required action
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Weaknesses

nvd@nist.gov
CWE-502
security@progress.com
CWE-502

Social media

Hype score
Not currently trending

Configurations