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Status published
Critical
CVE-2023-42659
WS_FTP Server Arbitrary File Upload
Vulnerability 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.
Impact Analysis
Refer to official advisory for detailed impact metrics.
Remediation
Ensure systems are updated to the latest vendor-supplied patch levels.
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Affected Vendor
Progress Software Corporation
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WS_FTP Server
Vulnerable Versions:
8.8.0, 8.7.0
Timeline
Official Publish:
November 7th, 2023
Last Modified:
September 4th, 2024
Added to House:
July 22nd, 2026
CVSS Vectors
V3:
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:L/A:L