Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in WS_FTP Server by Progress

CVE-2023-24029

Summary

The WS_FTP Server from Progress is affected by a privilege escalation vulnerability that allows host administrators to gain elevated privileges via the administrative interface. This occurs due to insufficient authorization controls during user modification workflows, which could lead to unauthorized access and management of user accounts. It is crucial for administrators to ensure they are using version 8.8 or later to mitigate potential security risks.

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