CVE-2020-37032

Wing FTP Server 6.3.8 contains a remote code execution vulnerability in its Lua-based web console that allows authenticated users to execute system commands. Attackers can leverage the console to send POST requests with malicious commands that trigger operating system execution through the os.execute() function.

CVSS v3 8.8 HIGH

8.8^/10

CVSS v3 : HIGH

Vector :

Exploitability : 2.8 / Impact : 5.9

Attack Vector NETWORK

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required LOW

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact HIGH

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/48676	Exploit Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/wing-ftp-server-remote-code-execution	Broken Link
https://www.wftpserver.com/	Product

Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:a:wftpserver:wing_ftp_server:6.3.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

History

No history.

Information

Published : 2026-01-30 23:16

Updated : 2026-02-18 14:51

NVD link : CVE-2020-37032

Mitre link : CVE-2020-37032

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2020-37032

JSON object : View

Products Affected

wftpserver

wing_ftp_server

CWE

CWE-78

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')

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