Wing Ftp Server
CVE-2020-37079
MEDIUM
Vulnerability Assessment
| Weakness |
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A01:2025 - Broken Access Control
ASVS 5.0
V3 - Web Frontend Security Anti-CSRF tokens, SameSite cookies
MITRE ATT&CK
1 technique across 1 tactic: Initial Access The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up. |
| Impact | CVSS 4.3 (MEDIUM). Attack vector: Network. Complexity: Low. Privileges required: Low. User interaction: None. Exploitation requires authentication. Public exploit/POC available. |
| Exploit ScenarioDerived | An attacker (requires authentication) could exploit this vulnerability to delete admin users. |
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Alert meAnalysisAIv1 – Mar 12, 2026
Wing FTP Server versions prior to 6.2.7 contain a cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in the web administration interface that allows attackers to delete admin users. [CVSS 4.3 MEDIUM]
RemediationAI
Monitor vendor advisories for a patch. Restrict network access to the affected service where possible.
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Technical ContextAI · show details
Classified as CWE-352 (Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)). Affects the web administration component of Wing Ftp Server. Wing FTP Server versions prior to 6.2.7 contain a cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in the web administration interface that allows attackers to delete admin users. Attackers can craft a malicious HTML page with a hidden form to submit a request that deletes the administrative user account without proper authorization.
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AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
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2DescriptionCVE.org
Wing FTP Server versions prior to 6.2.7 contain a cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in the web administration interface that allows attackers to delete admin users. Attackers can craft a malicious HTML page with a hidden form to submit a request that deletes the administrative user account without proper authorization.
Executive ViewAI
CVE-2020-37079 presents moderate security risk, a cross-site request forgery vulnerability rated CVSS 4.3. Users could be tricked into performing unintended actions. Proof-of-concept code is publicly available. Organizations should apply vendor updates when available and monitor for exploitation.
Apply vendor patch. If patching is delayed: implement SameSite cookie attributes and anti-CSRF tokens.
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Attack Technique
Cross-Site Request Forgery exploits the automatic credential inclusion behavior of web browsers.
Affected Products (CPE)CVE.org
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