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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2023-40046
CVE-2023-40046:
WS_FTP Server vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
A SQL injection vulnerability (CVE-2023-40046) was discovered in the WS_FTP Server manager interface affecting versions prior to 8.7.4 and 8.8.2. This vulnerability allows attackers to potentially infer information about the database structure and contents, as well as execute SQL statements that could alter or delete database elements (NVD, Progress Advisory).
Technical details
The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.2 (High) by NIST with a vector string of CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. Progress Software Corporation assigned it a higher CVSS score of 8.2 (High) with a vector string of CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:L/A:L. The vulnerability is classified as CWE-89 (SQL Injection) (NVD).
Impact
The vulnerability enables attackers to potentially access, modify, or delete database contents. This could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive information stored in the database and potential manipulation of database elements (NVD).
Mitigation and workarounds
Organizations are advised to upgrade to WS_FTP Server version 8.7.4 or 8.8.2, depending on their current version track. These updates contain patches that address the SQL injection vulnerability (Progress Advisory).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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