How severe is CVE-2020-11706?

CVE-2020-11706 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-11706 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-11706?

CVE-2020-11706 affects Provideserver Provide Ftp Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-11706?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2020-11706 published?

CVE-2020-11706 was published on 2020-04-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-11706

CVE-2020-11706 is a high-severity vulnerability in Provideserver Provide Ftp Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-352.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (39th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-352
Affected product: Provideserver Provide Ftp Server
Published: 2020-04-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue was discovered in ProVide (formerly zFTPServer) through 13.1. The Admin Interface allows CSRF for actions such as: Change any username and password, admin ones included; Create/Delete users; Enable/Disable Services; Set a rogue update proxy; and Shutdown the server.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-11706?: An issue was discovered in ProVide (formerly zFTPServer) through 13.1. The Admin Interface allows CSRF for actions such as: Change any username and password, admin ones included; Create/Delete users; Enable/Disable Services; Set a rogue update proxy; and Shutdown the server.
How severe is CVE-2020-11706?: CVE-2020-11706 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-11706 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-11706?: CVE-2020-11706 affects Provideserver Provide Ftp Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-11706?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2020-11706 published?: CVE-2020-11706 was published on 2020-04-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:provideserver:provide_ftp_server:*:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*

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