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HIGH

CVE-2020-11707

CVSS v3

8.8

HIGH

EPSS Score

1.0 %

exploit probability, as of 2026-09-25

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

—

SSVC status

Description

An issue was discovered in ProVide (formerly zFTPServer) through 13.1. It doesn't enforce permission over Windows Symlinks or Junctions. As a result, a low-privileged user (non-admin) can craft a Junction Link in a directory he has full control of, breaking out of the sandbox.

Technical details

Published
2020-04-12

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-11707?

An issue was discovered in ProVide (formerly zFTPServer) through 13.1. It doesn't enforce permission over Windows Symlinks or Junctions. As a result, a low-privileged user (non-admin) can craft a Junction Link in a directory he has full control of, breaking out of the sandbox.

Is CVE-2020-11707 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2020-11707 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 1.0% on 2026-09-25, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2020-11707?

CVE-2020-11707 has a CVSS v3 base score of 8.8 (HIGH severity).

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