CVE-2023-42659 is an unrestricted file upload vulnerability affecting WS_FTP Server versions prior to 8.7.6 and 8.8.4. An authenticated Ad Hoc Transfer user can exploit this flaw by crafting an API call to upload files to arbitrary locations on the server's operating system. With a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH), this vulnerability allows for complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability, requiring only low privileges and no user interaction. Currently, there is no public exploit code available, nor is there evidence of active exploitation or significant community discussion.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
< 8.7.6CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:progress:ws_ftp_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
>= 8.8.0, < 8.8.4CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:progress:ws_ftp_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:L/A:L
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