Actively exploited
Listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog since October 5, 2023.
CVE-2023-40044
Progress WS_FTP Server Deserialization of Untrusted Data Vulnerability
Added to KEV October 5, 2023
Alert details
- Source feed
- CISA KEV
- CVE ID
- CVE-2023-40044
- CWE
- CWE-502
- Affected products
- WS_FTP Server · Progress WS_FTP Server · Progress
What happened
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.
What it means for your business
Progress WS_FTP Server is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog (CVE-2023-40044). 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. CISA remediation due date: 2023-10-26. If you need help checking exposure, call (864) 335-9223.
Required action
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
CISA due date: October 26, 2023
Sources
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