CVE-2020-8634
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CVE-2020-8634 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Wing FTP Server v6.2.3 for Linux, macOS, and Solaris sets insecure permissions on files modified within the HTTP file management interface, resulting in files being saved with world-readable and world-writable permissions. If a sensitive system file were edited this way, a low-privilege user may escalate privileges to root.. EPSS estimates a 0.43% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Wing FTP Server v6.2.3 for Linux, macOS, and Solaris sets insecure permissions on files modified within the HTTP file management interface, resulting in files being saved with world-readable and world-writable permissions. If a sensitive system file were edited this way, a low-privilege user may escalate privileges to root.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Wftpserver | Wing Ftp Server | 6.2.3 |
References
- https://www.hooperlabs.xyz/disclosures/cve-2020-8635.phpExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.hooperlabs.xyz/disclosures/cve-2020-8635.phpExploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
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