CVE-2023-42659— WS_FTP Server Arbitrary File Upload
Quick assessment
Affected
Progress Software Corporation WS_FTP Server
Exploitation
No confirmed in-the-wild exploitation; assess based on exposure
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。 Progress Software WS_FTP Server 8.8.4之前版本存在代码问题漏洞，该漏洞源于没有限制文件上传次数。
Possible ATT&CK Techniques 1 AI
T1105 · Ingress Tool Transfer
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I. Basic Information for CVE-2023-42659
Vulnerability Information
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Vulnerability Title
WS_FTP Server Arbitrary File Upload
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
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.
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
CVSS Information
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:L/A:L
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
Vulnerability Type
危险类型文件的不加限制上传
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
Vulnerability Title
Progress Software 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。 Progress Software WS_FTP Server 8.8.4之前版本存在代码问题漏洞，该漏洞源于没有限制文件上传次数。
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 |
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| Progress Software Corporation | WS_FTP Server | 8.8.0 ~ 8.8.4 | - |
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Other References for CVE-2023-42659 (2)
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https://www.progress.com/ws_ftp product
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