CVE-2023-40046 (GCVE-0-2023-40046)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2023-09-27 14:50 – Updated: 2024-09-23 15:07
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
WS_FTP Server SQL Injection via Administrative Interface
Summary
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.
Severity
8.2 (High)
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: partial
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2024-09-23 14:51 UTC
CWE
- CWE-89 - Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
Assigner
References
2 references
| URL | Tags |
|---|---|
| https://www.progress.com/ws_ftp | product |
| https://community.progress.com/s/article/WS-FTP-S… | vendor-advisory |
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | CPE status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Progress Software Corporation | WS_FTP Server |
Affected:
8.8.0 , < 8.8.2
(semver)
Affected: 8.7.0 , < 8.7.4 (semver) |
guessed |
Date Public
2023-09-27 14:49
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