CVE-2025-27889: High severity Wing FTP Server vulnerability

Published Jul 10, 2025
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Updated

Wing FTP Server before 7.4.4 does not properly validate and sanitize the url parameter of the downloadpass.html endpoint, allowing injection of an arbitrary link. If a user clicks a crafted link, this discloses a cleartext password to the attacker.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Wing FTP Server<7.4.4
Wftpserver Wing Ftp Server<7.4.4

Event History

Jul 10, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Mar 16, 2026
News Published
via BleepingComputer·06:00 PM
News Published
via BleepingComputer·06:01 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-27889?

CVE-2025-27889 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for arbitrary link injection and disclosure of cleartext passwords.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-27889?

To fix CVE-2025-27889, upgrade to Wing FTP Server version 7.4.4 or later, where the url parameter is properly validated and sanitized.

3

What kind of attack can result from CVE-2025-27889?

CVE-2025-27889 allows attackers to use crafted links to obtain sensitive cleartext passwords from vulnerable systems.

4

Is CVE-2025-27889 exploitable remotely?

Yes, CVE-2025-27889 is remotely exploitable as it involves user interaction with a malicious link.

5

What software versions are affected by CVE-2025-27889?

Wing FTP Server versions prior to 7.4.4 are affected by CVE-2025-27889.

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