Remote Code Execution in Wing FTP Server by Wing FTP
CVE-2020-37032

8.6HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Wing Ftp Server

Status
Wing Ftp Server
Vendor
CVE Published:
30 January 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2020-37032?

Wing FTP Server version 6.3.8 is susceptible to a remote code execution vulnerability through its Lua-based web console. Authenticated users can exploit this flaw by sending POST requests containing malicious commands, which are executed on the server's operating system via the os.execute() function. This poses a significant risk of unauthorized control over the server, potentially allowing attackers to perform various malicious actions.

Affected Version(s)

Wing FTP Server 6.3.8

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-2020-37032 - Proof of Concept

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/48676
exploit
https://www.wftpserver.com/
product
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/wing-ftp-server-remo...
third-party-advisory

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

v1n1v131r4
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