CVE-2020-37079

Name: CVE-2020-37079
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-02-07T00:15:53.72+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.1/10EPSS 0.17%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-37079 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.1/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 0.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

3.5/10

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

CVSS 4.0

5.1/10

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X

EPSS Probability

0.17%

6.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-352

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Wftpserver	Wing Ftp Server	< 6.2.7

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/48200Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/wing-ftp-server-cross-site-request-forgeryThird Party Advisory
https://www.wftpserver.comProduct
https://www.wftpserver.com/serverhistory.htmRelease Notes

Timeline

Published: Feb 7, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-37079?

How severe is CVE-2020-37079?

CVE-2020-37079 has a CVSS score of 5.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.17% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-37079?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST