How severe is CVE-2023-37879?

CVE-2023-37879 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-37879 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-37879?

CVE-2023-37879 affects Wftpserver Wing Ftp Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-37879?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2023-37879 published?

CVE-2023-37879 was published on 2023-09-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-37879

CVE-2023-37879 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Wftpserver Wing Ftp Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-922.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (36th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-922
Affected product: Wftpserver Wing Ftp Server
Published: 2023-09-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Insecure storage of sensitive information in Wing FTP Server (User Web Client) allows information elicitation.This issue affects Wing FTP Server: <= 7.2.0.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-37879?: Insecure storage of sensitive information in Wing FTP Server (User Web Client) allows information elicitation.This issue affects Wing FTP Server: <= 7.2.0.
How severe is CVE-2023-37879?: CVE-2023-37879 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-37879 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-37879?: CVE-2023-37879 affects Wftpserver Wing Ftp Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-37879?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-37879 published?: CVE-2023-37879 was published on 2023-09-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.wftpserver.com/serverhistory.htm

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:wftpserver:wing_ftp_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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