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CVE-2023-40047

HIGH · CVSS 8.3 EPSS 0.41%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 2023-09-27 · Last synced 2026-08-04

CyberRota Analysis

This is a high severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.3. It affects Java.

CVE
CVE-2023-40047
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
8.3
EPSS
0.41%
Java

Original NVD Description

In WS_FTP Server version prior to 8.8.2, a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in WS_FTP Server's Management module. An attacker with administrative privileges could import a SSL certificate with malicious attributes containing cross-site scripting payloads.  Once the cross-site scripting payload is successfully stored,  an attacker could leverage this vulnerability to target WS_FTP Server admins with a specialized payload which results in the execution of malicious JavaScript within the context of the victims browser.

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