CVE-2023-40044— WS_FTP Server Ad Hoc Transfer Module .NET Deserialization Vulnerability
Quick assessment
Affected
Progress Software Corporation WS_FTP Server
Exploitation
Confirmed exploitation in the wild; remediate immediately
Recommended action
Check the vendor advisory and references for a fixed version. If immediate upgrade is impossible, restrict exposure and increase monitoring.
Progress Software WS_FTP Server是美国Progress Software公司的一个有效的、高度可管理的 FTP 服务器。 WS_FTP Server 8.7.4之前版本、8.8.2版本存在代码问题漏洞。攻击者利用该漏洞可以远程执行任意命令。
Public Exploits 2
Metasploit · 1
ws_ftp_rce_cve_2023_40044.rb [exploit]
Nuclei · 1
CVE-2023-40044.yaml [template]
In-the-Wild Activity Observed
cisa_kev · confirmed
Possible ATT&CK Techniques 1 AI
T1190 · Exploit Public-Facing Application
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I. Basic Information for CVE-2023-40044
Vulnerability Information
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Vulnerability Title
WS_FTP Server Ad Hoc Transfer Module .NET Deserialization Vulnerability
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
Vulnerability Description
In WS_FTP Server versions prior to 8.7.4 and 8.8.2, a pre-authenticated attacker could leverage a .NET deserialization vulnerability in the Ad Hoc Transfer module to execute remote commands on the underlying WS_FTP Server operating system.
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
CVSS Information
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
Vulnerability Type
可信数据的反序列化
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
Vulnerability Title
WS_FTP Server 代码问题漏洞
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
Vulnerability Description
Progress Software WS_FTP Server是美国Progress Software公司的一个有效的、高度可管理的 FTP 服务器。 WS_FTP Server 8.7.4之前版本、8.8.2版本存在代码问题漏洞。攻击者利用该漏洞可以远程执行任意命令。
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
CVSS Information
N/A
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
Vulnerability Type
N/A
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
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Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Affected Versions | CPE | Subscribe |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Progress Software Corporation | WS_FTP Server | 8.8.0 ~ 8.8.2 | - |
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II. Public POCs for CVE-2023-40044
| # | POC Description | Source Link | Shenlong Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Analysis of WS_FTP CVE | https://github.com/kenbuckler/WS_FTP-CVE-2023-40044 | POC Details |
| 2 | In WS_FTP Server versions prior to 8.7.4 and 8.8.2, a pre-authenticated attacker could leverage a .NET deserialization vulnerability in the Ad Hoc Transfer module to execute remote commands on the underlying WS_FTP Server operating system. | https://github.com/projectdiscovery/nuclei-templates/blob/main/http/cves/2023/CVE-2023-40044.yaml | POC Details |
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Security Blog Posts for CVE-2023-40044 (1)
News Coverage for CVE-2023-40044 (1)
Other References for CVE-2023-40044 (5)
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https://www.progress.com/ws_ftp product
Same Patch Batch · Progress Software Corporation · 2023-09-27 · 7 CVEs total
| CVE-2023-42657 | 9.9 CRITICAL | WS_FTP Server Directory Traversal |
| CVE-2023-40047 | 8.3 HIGH | WS_FTP Server Stored Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability |
| CVE-2023-40045 | 8.3 HIGH | WS_FTP Server Ad Hoc Transfer Module Reflected Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability |
| CVE-2023-40046 | 8.2 HIGH | WS_FTP Server SQL Injection via Administrative Interface |
| CVE-2023-40048 | 6.8 MEDIUM | WS_FTP Server Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) Vulnerability |
| CVE-2023-40049 | 5.3 MEDIUM | WS_FTP Server Information Disclosure via Directory Listing |
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