CVE-2020-8634: High severity Wftpserver Wing Ftp Server Linux vulnerability

Published Mar 6, 2020
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Updated

Wing FTP Server v6.2.3 for Linux, macOS, and Solaris sets insecure permissions on files modified within the HTTP file management interface, resulting in files being saved with world-readable and world-writable permissions. If a sensitive system file were edited this way, a low-privilege user may escalate privileges to root.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Wftpserver Wing Ftp Server Linux=6.2.3
Wftpserver Wing Ftp Server Macos=6.2.3
Wftpserver Wing Ftp Server Solaris=6.2.3

Event History

Mar 6, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:33 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:33 PM
Description
Mar 7, 2020
Data Sourced
via NVD·12:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-8634?

CVE-2020-8634 is a vulnerability in Wing FTP Server v6.2.3 for Linux, macOS, and Solaris that sets insecure permissions on files modified within the HTTP file management interface.

2

What are the affected software versions of CVE-2020-8634?

The affected software version is Wing FTP Server v6.2.3 for Linux, macOS, and Solaris.

3

What are the consequences of CVE-2020-8634?

Files modified within the HTTP file management interface may be saved with world-readable and world-writable permissions, potentially allowing low-privilege users to access sensitive system files.

4

What is the severity of CVE-2020-8634?

CVE-2020-8634 has a severity score of 7.8 (high).

5

How can I fix CVE-2020-8634?

The vendor should release a patch or an update to Wing FTP Server to address the insecure permissions issue.

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