Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Netwin SurgeFTP Web Console
CVE-2012-10028

8.6HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Netwin

Status
Surgeftp
Vendor
CVE Published:
5 August 2025

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC🟣 EPSS 53%

What is CVE-2012-10028?

Netwin SurgeFTP versions up to 23c8 have a security flaw in the web-based administrative interface that allows authenticated users to execute arbitrary system commands. This vulnerability arises from improper handling of crafted POST requests to the 'surgeftpmgr.cgi' script, potentially allowing attackers to gain unauthorized control over the affected system.

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Affected Version(s)

SurgeFTP * <= 23c8

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2012-10028 - Proof of Concept

CVE-2012-10028 - Proof of Concept

CVE-2012-10028 - Proof of Concept

References

https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rapid7/metasploit-frame...
exploit
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/23522
exploit
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/23601
exploit

EPSS Score

53% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V4

Score:
8.6
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Spencer McIntyre
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