CVE-2020-11702
CWE-79Published: April 12, 2020· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
An issue was discovered in ProVide (formerly zFTPServer) through 13.1. The User Web Interface has Multiple Stored and Reflected XSS issues. Collaborate is Reflected via the filename parameter. Collaborate is Stored via the displayname parameter. Deletemultiple is Reflected via the files parameter. Share is Reflected via the target parameter. Share is Stored via the displayname parameter. Waitedit is Reflected via the Host header.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2020-11702 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.
The vulnerability has a "Changed" scope, meaning successful exploitation can impact components beyond the vulnerable component itself — such as the host operating system or adjacent services.
From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-79): Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities allow attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
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Quick Facts
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2020-11702 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts