CVE-2023-40051

What it is

This issue affects Progress Application Server (PAS) for OpenEdge in versions 11.7 prior to 11.7.18, 12.2 prior to 12.2.13, and innovation releases prior to 12.8.0. An attacker can formulate a request for a WEB transport that allows unintended file uploads to a server directory path on the system running PASOE. If the upload contains a payload that can further exploit the server or its network, the launch of a larger scale attack may be possible.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited over the network with a low-privilege account. High risk of data tampering.

Exploit odds

0.6% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2024-01-18 15:15 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-06-17 06:15 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

• Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
• Exploit odds: 0.6% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
• Severity: 9.1 CRITICAL (CVSS).
• Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published

2024-01-18 15:15 UTC

Last modified

2026-06-17 06:15 UTC

Exploit probability

0.6% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-434 · Unrestricted file upload

Record status

Modified

Affected

• Progress Openedge < 11.7.18
• Progress Openedge < 12.2.13
• Progress Openedge Innovation < 12.8.0

Attack profile CVSS 3.1 · 9.1

Attack vector

Network

Complexity

Low

Privileges needed

Low

User interaction

None

Scope

Changed

Confidentiality

Low

Integrity

High

Availability

Low

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