What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-37208?

CVE-2020-37208 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.0%.

Which versions of Spotftp are affected by CVE-2020-37208?

SpotFTP 3.0.0.0 is vulnerable to a denial-of-service attack that can be triggered by any user with access to the application, potentially disrupting file transfer operations and availability.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2020-37208?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2020-37208. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.0%.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2020-37208?

Within 24 hours: Disable SpotFTP 3.0.0.0 in production or restrict access to trusted internal networks only. Within 7 days: Evaluate alternative FTP solutions and develop a migration plan; contact SpotFTP vendor for patch timeline. Within 30 days: Complete migration to a patched alternative or confirmed secure version of SpotFTP.

Spotftp CVE-2020-37208

HIGH

Out-of-bounds Write (CWE-787)

2026-02-11 disclosure@vulncheck.com

Buffer Overflow Denial Of Service Spotftp

7.5

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

7.5 HIGH

AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

None

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 12, 2026 - 22:02 vuln.today

PoC Detected

Feb 20, 2026 - 20:20 vuln.today

Public exploit code

CVE Published

Feb 11, 2026 - 21:16 nvd

HIGH 7.5

DescriptionCVE.org

SpotFTP 3.0.0.0 contains a buffer overflow vulnerability in the registration key input field that allows attackers to crash the application. Attackers can generate a 1000-character payload and paste it into the 'Key' field to trigger an application crash and denial of service.

AnalysisAI

Technical ContextAI

Classified as CWE-787 (Out-of-bounds Write). Affects Spotftp. SpotFTP 3.0.0.0 contains a buffer overflow vulnerability in the registration key input field that allows attackers to crash the application. Attackers can generate a 1000-character payload and paste it into the 'Key' field to trigger an application crash and denial of service.

RemediationAI

Monitor vendor advisories for a patch. Enable ASLR, DEP/NX, and stack canaries where possible. Restrict network access to the affected service where possible.

CVE-2020-37208 vulnerability details – vuln.today

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Spotftp CVE-2020-37208

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