CVE-2020-37208
CVE-2020-37208 is a high-severity vulnerability in Nsasoft Spotftp with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-787.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- CVSS v4: 4.6
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (33rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2020-31180
- Weakness: CWE-787
- Affected product: Nsasoft Spotftp
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
SpotFTP 3.0.0.0 contains a buffer overflow vulnerability in the registration key input field that allows attackers to crash the application. Attackers can generate a 1000-character payload and paste it into the 'Key' field to trigger an application crash and denial of service.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-37208?
- SpotFTP 3.0.0.0 contains a buffer overflow vulnerability in the registration key input field that allows attackers to crash the application. Attackers can generate a 1000-character payload and paste it into the 'Key' field to trigger an application crash and denial of service.
- How severe is CVE-2020-37208?
- CVE-2020-37208 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2020-37208 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-37208?
- CVE-2020-37208 affects Nsasoft Spotftp. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-37208?
- 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.
- Does CVE-2020-37208 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2020-37208 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2020-31180.
- When was CVE-2020-37208 published?
- CVE-2020-37208 was published on 2026-02-11 and last updated on 2026-06-29.
References
- http://www.nsauditor.com/
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/47849
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/spotftp-ftp-password-recovery-key-denial-of-service
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:nsasoft:spotftp:3.0.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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