CVE-2023-42659
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CVE-2023-42659 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. In WS_FTP Server versions prior to 8.7.6 and 8.8.4, an unrestricted file upload flaw has been identified. An authenticated Ad Hoc Transfer user has the ability to craft an API call which allows them to upload a file to a specified location on the underlying operating system hosting the WS_FTP Server application. . EPSS estimates a 0.90% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In WS_FTP Server versions prior to 8.7.6 and 8.8.4, an unrestricted file upload flaw has been identified. An authenticated Ad Hoc Transfer user has the ability to craft an API call which allows them to upload a file to a specified location on the underlying operating system hosting the WS_FTP Server application.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Progress | Ws Ftp Server | < 8.7.6 |
| Progress | Ws Ftp Server | >= 8.8.0, < 8.8.4 |
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- Status
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