CVE-2020-37079: Wing FTP Server < 6.2.7 - Cross-site Request Forgery

Published Feb 6, 2026
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Updated

Wing FTP Server versions prior to 6.2.7 contain a cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in the web administration interface that allows attackers to delete admin users. Attackers can craft a malicious HTML page with a hidden form to submit a request that deletes the administrative user account without proper authorization.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Wing FTP Wing FTP Server<6.2.7
Wftpserver Wing Ftp Server<6.2.7

Event History

Feb 6, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:16 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Feb 7, 2026
Data Sourced
via NVD·12:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-37079?

CVE-2020-37079 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its ability to allow unauthorized deletion of admin users.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-37079?

To fix CVE-2020-37079, upgrade Wing FTP Server to version 6.2.7 or later.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-37079?

CVE-2020-37079 is a cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability that affects the web administration interface of Wing FTP Server.

4

What can attackers do with CVE-2020-37079?

Attackers can use CVE-2020-37079 to craft malicious pages that can delete admin users from the Wing FTP Server.

5

Which versions of Wing FTP Server are affected by CVE-2020-37079?

CVE-2020-37079 affects versions of Wing FTP Server prior to 6.2.7.

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