CVE-2020-8635

moderate-risk
Published 2020-03-07

Wing FTP Server v6.2.3 for Linux, macOS, and Solaris sets insecure permissions on installation directories and configuration files. This allows local users to arbitrarily create FTP users with full privileges, and escalate privileges within the operating system by modifying system files.

Do I need to act?

~
3.6% chance of exploitation in next 30 days
EPSS score — moderate exploit probability
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Not on CISA KEV list
No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA
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Patch status unknown
Check vendor advisories for fix availability and mitigation guidance
7
CVSS 7.8/10 High
LOCAL / LOW complexity

Affected Products (3)

Affected Vendors

Wftpserver

References (2)

Exploit https://www.hooperlabs.xyz/disclosures/cve-2020-8635.php
Exploit https://www.hooperlabs.xyz/disclosures/cve-2020-8635.php
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/ 100
moderate-risk
Severity 24/34 · High
Exploitability 7/34 · Low
Exposure 9/34 · Low