CVE-2020-11708: An issue was discovered in ProVide (formerly zFTPServer) through 13.1

Q: How do I fix CVE-2020-11708?

provide ftp server: upgrade to newer than 13.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2020-11708 being exploited?

CVE-2020-11708 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2020-11708 affect?

CVE-2020-11708 affects provide ftp server. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). An issue was discovered in ProVide (formerly zFTPServer) through 13.1. Privilege escalation can occur via the /ajax/SetUserInfo messages parameter because of the EXECUTE() feature, which is for executing programs when certain events are tri

Q: How urgent is CVE-2020-11708?

Priority 58/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This month

CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2020-11708 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting provide ftp server. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An issue was discovered in ProVide (formerly zFTPServer) through 13.1. Privilege escalation can occur via the /ajax/SetUserInfo messages parameter because of the EXECUTE() feature, which is for executing programs when certain events are triggered.

Why this priority

Critical severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.6% (top 24%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-269
Published	2020-04-12
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: provideserver

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2020-04-12 03:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:50 UTCUpdated Record last modified

provideserver provide ftp server UPGRADE

Affected: <= 13.1

Fixed in: newer than 13.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy provide-ftp-server || rpm -q provide-ftp-server || provide-ftp-server --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 13.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade provide-ftp-server

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade provide-ftp-server

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2020-11708?

provide ftp server: upgrade to newer than 13.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2020-11708 being exploited?

CVE-2020-11708 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2020-11708 affect?

CVE-2020-11708 affects provide ftp server. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). An issue was discovered in ProVide (formerly zFTPServer) through 13.1. Privilege escalation can occur via the /ajax/SetUserInfo messages parameter because of the EXECUTE() feature, which is for executing programs when certain events are tri

How urgent is CVE-2020-11708?

Priority 58/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Related CVEs

CVE-2020-11707 HIGH 8.8 UPGRADE An issue was discovered in ProVide (formerly zFTPServer) through 13.1
CVE-2020-11706 HIGH 8.8 UPGRADE An issue was discovered in ProVide (formerly zFTPServer) through 13.1
CVE-2020-11705 CRITICAL 9.8 UPGRADE An issue was discovered in ProVide (formerly zFTPServer) through 13.1
CVE-2020-11704 MEDIUM 6.1 UPGRADE An issue was discovered in ProVide (formerly zFTPServer) through 13.1
CVE-2020-11703 HIGH 7.5 UPGRADE An issue was discovered in ProVide (formerly zFTPServer) through 13.1

References

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