Rookie Hackers Fumble Wing FTP Exploit: A Comedy of Errors in Cybersecurity
Security researchers Huntress caught a clumsy cyber crook red-handed exploiting a flaw in Wing FTP Server, a popular file transfer solution. The amateur attacker, who appeared to need a “how-to” guide mid-hack, bumbled through the breach, proving yet again that even bungling bandits can be a threat.
Hot Take:
It seems even cybercriminals need to brush up on their IT skills. Who knew hacking could be more about Googling “How to use curl” than actual menacing villainy?
Key Points:
- Wing FTP Server was hit by a remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability, CVE-2025-47812, one day after public disclosure.
- Despite being patched on May 14, the vulnerability was actively exploited due to late disclosure of the findings.
- The attacker’s attempts were plagued by rookie mistakes, such as poor command execution and relying on Google for help.
- This incident highlights the risks of legacy protocols like FTP, which can harbor unexpected vulnerabilities.
- Organizations are advised to update to version 7.4.4 of Wing FTP Server to mitigate this vulnerability.
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