CVE-2023-37878

Name: CVE-2023-37878
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-09-12T09:15:08.223+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.43%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-37878 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Insecure default permissions in Wing FTP Server (Admin Web Client) allows for privilege escalation.This issue affects Wing FTP Server: <= 7.2.0. . EPSS estimates a 0.43% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Insecure default permissions in Wing FTP Server (Admin Web Client) allows for privilege escalation.This issue affects Wing FTP Server: <= 7.2.0.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.43%

34.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Wftpserver	Wing Ftp Server	<= 7.2.0

References

https://www.wftpserver.com/serverhistory.htmRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://www.wftpserver.com/serverhistory.htmRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 12, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-37878?

Insecure default permissions in Wing FTP Server (Admin Web Client) allows for privilege escalation.This issue affects Wing FTP Server: <= 7.2.0.

How severe is CVE-2023-37878?

CVE-2023-37878 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.43% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-37878?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2023-37878?

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Source: NVD / NIST