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CVE-2023-40044: Progress WS_FTP Server Deserialization of Untrusted Data Vulnerability
Progress WS_FTP Server · in CISA KEV since 2023-10-05
2023-10-05added to KEV
2023-10-26federal remediation due date
90.15%EPSS exploit probability (30 days) 99.8th percentile
8.8 HIGHCVSS 3.1
Knownknown ransomware use
8days from NVD publication to KEV
What it is
Progress WS_FTP Server contains a deserialization of untrusted data vulnerability in the Ad Hoc Transfer module that allows an authenticated attacker to execute remote commands on the underlying operating system.
Required action (CISA)
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
| CWE | CWE-502 |
|---|---|
| CVSS vector | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| NVD published | 2023-09-27 (Analyzed) |
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