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CVE-2023-40047

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.

  • Published: Sep 27, 2023
  • Updated: Nov 16, 2025
  • CVE: CVE-2023-40047
  • Severity: High
  • Exploit:

CVSS v3:

  • Severity: High
  • Score: 8.3
  • AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H