CVE-2023-24029

Name: CVE-2023-24029
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-02-03T21:15:11.757+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.2/10EPSS 0.89%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-24029 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.2/10 on the CVSS scale. In Progress WS_FTP Server before 8.8, it is possible for a host administrator to elevate their privileges via the administrative interface due to insufficient authorization controls applied on user modification workflows.. EPSS estimates a 0.89% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In Progress WS_FTP Server before 8.8, it is possible for a host administrator to elevate their privileges via the administrative interface due to insufficient authorization controls applied on user modification workflows.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.2/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.89%

54.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Progress	Ws Ftp Server	< 8.8

References

https://community.progress.com/s/article/WS-FTP-Server-Critical-Security-Product-Alert-Bulletin-January-2023?popup=trueVendor Advisory
https://www.progress.com/ws_ftpProduct, Vendor Advisory
https://community.progress.com/s/article/WS-FTP-Server-Critical-Security-Product-Alert-Bulletin-January-2023?popup=trueVendor Advisory
https://www.progress.com/ws_ftpProduct, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 3, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-24029?

How severe is CVE-2023-24029?

CVE-2023-24029 has a CVSS score of 7.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.89% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-24029?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2023-24029?

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Source: NVD / NIST