CVE-2023-40046

WS_FTP Server SQL Injection via Administrative Interface

Description

In WS_FTP Server versions prior to 8.7.4 and 8.8.2, a SQL injection vulnerability exists in the WS_FTP Server manager interface. An attacker may be able to infer information about the structure and contents of the database and execute SQL statements that alter or delete database elements.

Category

8.2
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.18%
Vendor Advisory progress.com
Affected: Progress Software Corporation WS_FTP Server
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.progress.com/ws_ftp product
https://community.progress.com/s/article/WS-FTP-Server-Critical-Vulnerability-September-2023 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-40046?
CVE-2023-40046 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-40046?
To fix CVE-2023-40046, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2023-40046 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-40046 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-40046?
CVE-2023-40046 affects Progress Software Corporation WS_FTP Server.
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