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CVE-2023-40044

CISA KEV

Published October 5, 2023 · Updated April 3, 2026

high
Official Description+

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.

Affected Products

VendorProduct
ProgressWS_FTP Server

Patch Status

Patch by 2023-10-26

Recommended Actions

  1. Check if your systems use any of the affected products listed above.
  2. Apply vendor patches immediately if available.
  3. This vulnerability is in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog — prioritize remediation.
  4. Monitor vendor advisories for updates and additional mitigations.
  5. Review logs for indicators of compromise related to CVE-2023-40044.