How severe is CVE-2023-40048?

CVE-2023-40048 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-40048 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-40048?

CVE-2023-40048 affects Progress Ws Ftp Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-40048?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2023-40048 published?

CVE-2023-40048 was published on 2023-09-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-40048

CVE-2023-40048 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Progress Ws Ftp Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-352.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (27th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-352
Affected product: Progress Ws Ftp Server
Published: 2023-09-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In WS_FTP Server version prior to 8.8.2, the WS_FTP Server Manager interface was missing cross-site request forgery (CSRF) protection on a POST transaction corresponding to a WS_FTP Server administrative function.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-40048?: In WS_FTP Server version prior to 8.8.2, the WS_FTP Server Manager interface was missing cross-site request forgery (CSRF) protection on a POST transaction corresponding to a WS_FTP Server administrative function.
How severe is CVE-2023-40048?: CVE-2023-40048 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-40048 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-40048?: CVE-2023-40048 affects Progress Ws Ftp Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-40048?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-40048 published?: CVE-2023-40048 was published on 2023-09-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:progress:ws_ftp_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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