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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2024-1474
CVE-2024-1474:
WS_FTP Server vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
A reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability has been identified in WSFTP Server versions prior to 8.8.5. The vulnerability exists in various user-supplied inputs on the WSFTP Server administrative interface (NVD).
Technical details
The vulnerability is classified as a Cross-Site Scripting (CWE-79) issue. It has received a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.1 (MEDIUM) from NIST with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N, while Progress Software Corporation assessed it at 7.5 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H (NVD).
Impact
The vulnerability could allow attackers to execute malicious scripts through the WS_FTP Server administrative interface, potentially leading to unauthorized access to sensitive information or manipulation of administrative functions (NVD).
Mitigation and workarounds
Users are advised to upgrade to WS_FTP Server version 8.8.5 or later to address this vulnerability. Progress Software has released a security update to fix the reflected cross-site scripting issues (Progress Community).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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